This is a crazy world we are living in. When we are young we are thought not to trust anyone. As your growing up and getting more mature, your taught to be careful who you go out with. Majority of America is filled with people who got their hearts broken. I guess we didn't listen. There's a vicious cycle of angry and bitter people who are making others suffer for their ex's mistake(s). But why is that a factor. How can you tell who is good and who is bad? Man lie and women lie. Some people will surprise you. He or she might look like a God fearing individual, but turn out to be the total opposite. Life is hard enough with all this recession stuff going on and now you always have to be on duty when it comes to seeing the signs.
First thing you must know is that you are responsible for your own happiness. In other words, you are really looking for another person who is pleasant to be around to share your happy world with. I really understood this concept after watching the Secret Movie. I'll be the first to admit my imperfections. I did cheat in my past relationships. Now, I take relationship extra serious and I'm involved in a very committed relationship. I'm not trying to convince you that I am a righteous individual. I will open up to you, and maybe in turn you can open up to me. But don't prejudge me, I was never the player type. I'm not going to go too far into it, but if you want to know all you have to do is ask.
One important thing a person must have in a relationship is happiness. If you are not happy than you must be strong enough to make the right move. It's not easy to decide if the person your with is the right person you want to spend the rest of your life with. But keep in mind that life is real, and real things happen. If you don't appreciate the one your with there will be another person to take your place. Sometimes break ups work out for the best and your glad you took that chance to find a better mate. But remember the 20/80 rule. Most people get a partner who is 80% good and nothing more. You might not want that partner and end up with another partner who looked great at first but turned out to be 20% good. Life can play tricks on you. It takes a wise person to see things before it happens and make the right decisions for their life based on their intuition.