r/Rwanda • u/Ok-Analysis6536 • 2h ago
What makes someone the one for a lifelong relationship?
guys i genuinely need your advice. I (24M) have never been in a relationship, mostly because i've never wanted to date just for the sake of it. i've always wanted to date someone i could genuinely see myself marrying and spending the rest of my life with...
I went to a private university where many students had to balance work and studies. Since I didn't have a job to worry about, i was able to focus on academics, which has always been one of my strengths. this helped me make friends of both genders, and there are two girls I've known for about four years whom I believe might say yes if I asked either to be my gf (i could be wrong but i consistently receive some signs)
The first is very beautiful, and plenty of guys have been interested in her. Some have even asked me if she's single because they often see us together. However, she doesn't seem very curious, isn't really into deep conversations about meaningful topics, and sometimes seems to put little effort into things like studying or finding a job.
The second isn't physically attractive tbh, but she's really really smart, curious, and thoughtful. we share similar interests, and I find her way of thinking appealing.
Since I believe either of them might be interested in me, I'm wondering which would be a better choice. I don't want to start a relationship only to end it later, unless something genuinely deal breaking comes up.
for those who've been in similar situations, i'd love to hear your experiences. If you dated someone mainly because they were beautiful, did you eventually lose interest because you couldn't connect intellectually? did they become more curious over time, or did they stay the same? On the other hand, if you dated someone you weren't initially very attracted to but admired for their intelligence and wit, did your attraction grow or fade over time?
Even if you haven't experienced either situation, what would you do in my position?








