| What, why, when & where in relationships | ||||
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| Intimate relationships |
Casual relationships ('Friends with benefits') |
Friendship relationships |
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What are ... |
Physical &/or emotional intimacy with romantic or passionate love. With and without sex. (These relationships can be both short & long.) |
Physical and emotional relationship between two unmarried people. Sexual or a near-sexual relationship, most times without formal relationship as a goal |
People have a common ground and may have mutual love, trust, respect & unconditional acceptance of each other. |
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Why ... |
Can have responsibilities like children for linkage. Ongoing commitment to each other in all ways. (Some call it 'marriage') |
Core beliefs are aligned between partners. Matters like jealousy, no trust and a lack of care do not pull the relationship apart. |
Brings like minded people together so creating an environment with a greater chance of success and/or mutual support. |
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When ... |
24/7 ... anytime. | Weekends, specific days, when on leave, opportunistic dates/times or with a chance meeting. |
A regular meeting date/time. Sometimes linked to club or association events. |
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Where ... |
Home and travel destinations. |
Opportunistic places Quiet escape places (Cars for the desperate!) |
Common places in homes Front bars in hotels Restaurants Meeting rooms. |
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