what does "commitment" mean to you?

I guess for me commitment means to be present and involved in my relationship, to not take it for granted and to work at it in order to keep it functioning at a level in which we are both happy and fulfilled. To be willing and ready to work through bad times and not to give up or walk away when things get tough x

I think it means being there for each other no matter what; through the good times and the bad. It means putting the needs of your OH before your own (and vice versa). It means compromise. It means spending time together. It means sticking up for each other; supporting each other's interests.

For me :

Commitment is being there when it scares you , pushes you to your limit and tests you not only as a couple but as a person. It's about being there for each other through good and bad, crying together , laughing together and working through whatever may come your way. commitment isn't giving up at the first hurdle - it's perseverance! Commitment is what you have all along but outwardly express when you get married, it's the importance of being that other persons rock ! X

Ive had a silly theory on this since I was little... I then watched waynes world and the exact same thing was on there lol

garth: wayne what do you if ever time you see a girl you want to spew

wayne: I say spew, if you blow chuncks and she bolts it was never meant to be but if you hurl and she come back shes all yours

I found its that moment when someone vomits on you (weather they are sick or just drunk) and your far more worried about them than you are getting away from the situation lol

in general It being able to rely on someone when your vulnerable (like being ill)

it wanting to phone them first when things go wrong because you know they can help you fix it

its trusting them with everything from your secrets to your life

Its having a child with someone because you trust them with the most precious thing in your life

That! Perseverance! God knows, there will be times when I don't feel that warm glowy feeling, when I feel scared or angry or alone or hurt - commitment is knowing that I will continue on despite those things, and know that OH will too when I need her to.

Commitment only works if it's a two way street, eh!

Love and attraction are the easy parts. I'd say commitment is the willful intention to be with someone and stay with them. To commit yourself fully and wholly to that person and to put aside any feelings of "what if there's someone better out there?", or insecurities about them leaving you one day. And also to deal with head on, any questions over things that may one day become contentious like having children, pets, emigration etc. To get past the 'I love you and we'll always be together' rose-tinted expectations, and really see that person and your relationship, accept it, and commit to sticking with it x

To me, it's a promise to be there for another person and to support them in achieving whatever they want out of life. It's about being a friend and sharing your lives together. It means being willing to compromise and put someone else's needs ahead of your own.

Not the lengthiest answer but hope some of that helps!