Why do we call it "relationships" since men and women can't "relate" to each other entirely? Or can they? If so, do they?

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I've always wondered whether most "relationships" are actually content and happy.

It's one thing to "can" and another thing to "do".

Can men and women truly relate (entirely) or are they just technically "two singles" living together?

If so, do they?

Emotionally and/or sexually?

Maybe they can (and do) but we will never be "happy" unless we "open up" and discuss gender specific experiences, issues and narratives.

Are they only "coupled" due to pressure from society?

Are they only showing off?

Do they only care about status?

Do they only care about sexual compatibility?

If so, then the purpose of "relationships" is deemed useless, unless they emotionally connect. Human beings require a social "connection". We want to "share the experience".

Otherwise, you are just "two singles" living together.

You might as well (and rather be) literally single.

NostalgiaSenpi · Accepted Answer

The way I look at relationships is a quote from Home Improvement.

Wilson: Tim, I believe it was André Maurois who said that a successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.

Tim: And I like rebuilding, boy. Hammer, hammer, yeah, saw, hammer.

Wilson: That's because you have an edifice complex. [laughs] Oh, my gosh, I do crack myself up sometimes. But I think what Maurois was trying to say is that there is a deep chasm between man and woman, and every day we must build a bridge and cross over to the other side.

Tim: Wouldn't that put Jill on my side and me on her side?

Wilson: No, no, no, Tim. In a successful marriage, man and woman will meet in the middle.

I see relationships as the same thing. It isn't that you have to completely relate or agree on something, it's that you have to put aside your differences and come to an understanding.

Guy13 · Accepted Answer

That's not the sense of original language meaning. It is not "ability" as much as an assigned state such as family or kindred, like groups like university soccer team, professional "engineer" organization, NATO etc...

LazerBean · Accepted Answer

I agree that most relationships are not real relationships and are just a waste of time. Not because two people of different genders are not able to relate to each other and be happy, but because most people in general as individuals are a waste of time.

Molly1997 · Accepted Answer

He is my other half. We relate to each other entirely.

clampfan101 · Answer

They can relate, but don’t always. It’s one of the many things that takes time and practice. Plus some people don’t often relate with their own gender, but again that doesn’t mean they can’t. The question is will they try to learn.

LiamJHayden · Answer

A relationship is a point of connection. Nothing in the term require a connection on every conceivable point.

Damian69 · Answer

If they can't relate to each other, then the relationship isn't meant to be

Anonymous · Answer

Man and woman are differently entirely. Only purpose for them to be together is for reproduction reasons, otherwise there is no reason.

Allday4 · Answer

They relate. No way to relate 100%. Differences between male and female. Ps no other genders exist

msc545 · Answer

Ideally, they do. Sadly, they often do not.

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