Do you think that the universe works to just keep some people from being together?

I think it all depends. I think sometimes there are tests thrown in, and if you can overcome those tests together, then it is meant to be. If you can?t overcome the tests, then it isn?t meant to be. My husband and I have been through so much, and thought it wouldn?t work out. Now that we have overcome all that, things are working out perfectly, and it has made our marriage as well as relationship stronger than ever.

No, I do not. The feeling that fate is aligned against you is one that comes to most people at some time. However, at those times, one must step back and realize that the universe probably has better things to do than interfere in your life. Humility is the key to happiness.

Perspective, perspective, perspective. Just because you have not seen the entire plan yet, does not mean it will not eventually work to your advantage. Great answer Animal and everyone else who disagrees with the premise.

It are those who cannot see the full plan, the people that are living in but a moment in a long complex life who complain like this. While my own family life is in shambles, I see a greater reason for this. My women held me back. She always said that she would never do better than me (her words not mine). However her envy of me eventually flushed 8 years down the drain.

I guess I did help her however, she is living in temporary happiness. That is until he entire world comes crashing down. As everything she has accumulated is because of me. She will loose my children, her children, her home, her truck (already mine now as I paid her some money to sign it back over to me). You try to help someone and this is what they do. They go and continue a life of misery and pain. I just learned a big lesson in life, some people just cannot be helped. Some people can only climb so far, before plummeting back down in to that in which they came.

Well my life has just been renewed. Now I am just waiting to see where I will go from here. Freedom has never smelled so sweet. I actually went 8 years without cheating on her, and she repays me by running back to her drug induced ex. I see much misery and pain for them in the future, while I see much success and glory for myself. Sometimes the universe just grabs control, and my perspective is clear.

Thanks for all the excellent answers here. I am just so happy and elated I just do not even know what to do right now.

I feel like the Universe is not in control but people are in control. Its all about how we respond to or react to a situation or a circumstance that effects our relationship with others. I feel like what the world needs is more compassion, love, forgiveness, and understanding, and wisdom that way people could treat others better and make better decisions. We are all free agents we can do as we choose and adjust our lifestyles the way we see fit. So I believe that if both people put in 100% effort relationships can remain together.

Honestly, everyone has someone that they are ment to be with. Maybe you found the right person and you are being tested to see how well you can deal with the problems of an everyday couple to make sure your ready to be with that person forever. There is always the chance that the person you are with isn't the person for you. It's not something to be sad about if it's true, you will find out in time. It's sometimes better to know before things get to far along whether they are right or wrong for you. I believe there is a movie that has the perfect say in it. It's called "the butcher's wife." yes it's a chick flick but has some truths to it.