46 Complicated Relationship Memes Capturing the Complexity of Commitment

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elina lee
Oct 31, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

It's no secret that commitment in relationships is a complex concept. It's not just a one-time decision to be with someone, but an ongoing process that demands constant effort and understanding. And spoiler alert, just because someone is in a relationship, doesn't always mean they are fully prepared for the depth that commitment requires. 

Because here's the thing, one of the key aspects of commitment is that it's a two-way street. Both partners must be on the same page, fully invested in the partnership, and willing to work together as a team. So it's not just a one-time decision, it's a daily choice to prioritize the relationship, to nurture it, and to communicate properly. There's no doubt that is challenging as we have all sorts of things going on in our lives besides relationships. But commitment requires compromise, sacrifice, and understanding. 

With that being said, here's a big ol' batch of complicated commitment memes. 

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  • 01
    Eyebrow - when u explain to him in detail what the problem is and he still doesn't get it
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    Photograph - "I'm single because the Lord has someone special waiting for me." The Lord:
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    Leg - i'm in a mood. a moody mood. the kind of moody mood that has me feeling.. moody.
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    Footwear - Me entering the dating scene after leaving a toxic relationship emotional me baggage @zero fuckagirl
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    Dog - When you start getting attached to somebody and you don't know how to act
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    Font - Me: "I'm sure there's a logical explanation for this" Me to me: "Overreact."
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    Vertebrate - when y'all ignoring each other and waiting for a text back but y'all both too petty to text first 93
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    Font - hannah @gulickhannah i hate ranting to my boyfriend because he'll use sound logic and reasoning and i'm really just looking for someone to be just as overdramatic about the situation as i am
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    Clothing - When you tell him "i hate you leave me alone" and he respond "stfu what you wanna eat?" R
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    Glasses - when he doesn't reply so u host a funeral for him cus he must be dead carolynduchene
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    Forehead - ME WANTS IT... -ME WANTS THE ATTENTION! imgflip.com
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    Head - when you're mad but you don't know why you're mad and you're being rude and wanna stop being rude but can't because you're mad
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    Organism - Kermit @ItsKermit RETWEETS 978 When you get into a stupid argument with bae and want to apologize, but your pride won't let you do that LIKES 2,774 Follow 7:09 PM - 14 Dec 2016
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    Food - If your boyfriend isn't treating u right, let that
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  • 15
    Television presenter - When people ask about my love life ** BBC NEWS 24 THERE IS NO NEWS 11:32 HEADLINES
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    Map - Well.. would you look at that CARL BRADBURY Iceland United someone better than me King Norway France Finland Sweden Poland Ukraine No results Kazakhstan OK X Russia Mongol China Thailand
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  • 17
    Forehead - when bae doesn't give you as much attention as he did before
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    Beard - ...oo Verizon LTE 5:11 PM "You can't just run away from your problems forever" Me: BUBBA GUMP Me making a huge mistake and pretending like everything's fine 48% Gametime, any time.
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    Dog - when your bae playin with you and says something you take to the heart but you tryna be a good sport
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    Eyebrow - when u say something when ur in a bad mood & then 2 mins later ur out of ur mood but you've already done the damage THE ROYALS BRAND NEY NEXT EI
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  • 21
    Eyelash - when your boo is busy but you want all their attention but u lowkey understand so u just have to wait DREAMWORKS GIF
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  • 22
    Forehead - BUT I SWIPED RIGHT ON EVERY GIRL AND STILL NO MATCHES
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  • 23
    Communication Device - "Why are you single?" Current Traits Over-Emotional Hates the Outdoors Evil Dislikes Children Cat Person
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  • 24
    Eyebrow - ++♡₂zZ @sparkly me thinking of someone who wants literally nothing to do with me drama @heyimdrama caption this
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    Forehead - Dating in your 30's: Where are all the hot people?
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    Rectangle - Devin Wagner @lamdevinwagner There is this absolutely gorgeous girl at my gym but I never know how to start a conversation with her without looking like the annoying dude trying to hit on her while she works out so I'm thinking tonight I'm gonna drop a weight on my foot and ask her to take me to the hospital
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    Sky - Sophia Benoit @1followernodad anxiety got me approaching relationships like ONE TEXT OR CALL COULD WRECK IT ALL
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    Font - Brandy Jensen @BrandyLJensen Follow can't believe I just have to keep dating until someone likes me back or I die
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    Font - Michaela Okland @MichaelaOkla Follow Why doesn't anybody love me the way people on Catfish love strangers who won't video chat
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    Rectangle - AmberTozer @AmberTozer Follow Dating is collecting information about someone until you realize you don't like them
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    Vehicle - it of 5 uses vhave CTV imgflip.com HOW I THINK I LOOK PULLING UP ON A FIRST DATE HOW I REALLY LOOK
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    Sharing - In case you ever feel bad about being single.. It could be worse. Mark Fee and I am in a relationship with 15 inflatable animals.
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    Forehead - Me on a blind date Sorry I'm not better looking.
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    Cartoon - libby.. @libminz boys after one month of me O I don't want to play with you anymore >
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    Product - I JUST WANT SOMEBODY I CAN TRUST aloric alori wwww AS MUCH AS THIS GUY TRUST THAT CHAIR POS Post
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    Font - twitr darling @the_real_keg Dating in your 20s: I'm open to trying new things. *giggle* Dating in late 30s+: Here is a full list of my problems and things I will never, ever enjoy in any manner
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    Photograph - Studies show you already meet your soul mate before age 21. Me:
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    Product - when your parents ask you why you're still single W You gave me the ugly!
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    Obstetric ultrasonography - someone: "so how long have you been single?" me 06273743 GA-120 9.37261tz Tis 03 RM 64/23/2008 01:27:20 PM 2+3.Trim. Har-lew Purr 100 % On 2 07/MS P3/E3 SRI # 3
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  • 40
    Font - When you thought it was a date but he brings his friend @thedryginger ...Oh. Luigi came too. Super.
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    Eyebrow - When my married friends keep insisting on setting me up with their "single friends" Please don't throw garbage at me. @thedryginger
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    Organism - Relationship status: Slept with the laundry I was too lazy to fold
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    Fixture - Hannah Murphy @dumb_hannah This bumble claw crane with no prizes is a chilling metaphor 144 Obumble
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    Photograph - When you're single and people tell you there's plenty of fish in the sea but your inbox looks like: SEVER mematic.net
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  • 45
    Forehead - REASONS TO DATE ME: 1-NO ONE WILL TRY AND STEAL ME FROM YOU 2-SOMETIMES I'M FUNNY
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    Property - No boys yet, I'm staying optimistic
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