WHY BOTHER WITH RELATIONSHIPS?
Relationships.....why do we really get into them? This could apply to romantic ones, or even other social ones? For instance, I found myself what is the purpose of marriage beyond the physical need? "Companionship" is often the answer that comes up. But companionship to what purpose? As I find myself more discerning about who I spend my time with, I found myself looking inwards for answers to the same question - what drives me to spend time with a few, while keeping away from others? This morning, I had a wonderful weekly gathering with my 2 fellow travellers - awesome. A little while later, another close friend called and we got talking about others in our lives with whom we no longer find the need to connect with. No ill will, but no real desire to spend time with. Why does this happen? What does 'moving apart' really mean? I had learnt in my life that relationships are continued based on on going shared experiences. It is for that reason that while one might i...