What is a relationship to you?
A relationship is any connection between two people, which can be either positive or negative.
You can have a relationship with a wide range of people, including family and friends. The phrase "being in a relationship," while often linked with romantic relationships, can refer to various associations one person has with another.
To "be in a relationship" doesn't always mean there is physical intimacy, emotional attachment, and/or commitment involved. People engage in many different types of relationships that have unique characteristics.
Types of Relationships
While there are many different types of relationships, the four main types are typically identified as family relationships, romantic relationships, friendships, and acquaintanceships. (honorable mention, situation-ships lol).
1. Platonic relationships: a type of friendship that involves a close, intimate bond without sex or romance. It tends to be characterized by:
Closeness
Fondness
Understanding
Respect
Care
Support
Honesty
Acceptance
This type of relationship can play an essential role in providing social support, which is good for your well-being. It's nice to have someone in your corner that genuinely cares about you and wants what's best for you. These types of relationships are needed.
Q1) Do you have any platonic relationships?
2. Romantic Relationships: are those characterized by feelings of love and attraction for another person. While romantic love can vary, it often involves feelings of infatuation, intimacy, and commitment.
It is a variety of ways to express and describe love. Three main components are passion, intimacy, and decision/commitment. Romantic love is a combination of passion & intimacy. You have to truly like the person first to develop more intimate feelings. It has to be some type of compatibility between the two people to have a bond to build also. I do believe you will know when a person is for you.
Romantic relationships tend to change over time. In the beginning, feelings of passion are stronger. Over time, these feelings start to lessen in their intensity. As the relationship matures, people develop deeper levels of emotional intimacy and understanding.
(s/n: lol yall I'm a sucker for the lovey-dovey sh!t, only the healthy kind though. love seeing people happy & in love)
Q1) Have any of you ever been in love? If so, do you think it was love & why?
Q2) What is your idea of love?
Q3) How do you think love should feel?
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