The Overemphasis on Romantic Relationships in Our Society (Page 2)

[hypno-trip]

One of the thugs I learned about my life is that even in close relationships the fact that I am an individual with my own interests will always be true. So it's important to remember our individual selves and cultivate ,

[rubifen]

I dare say most of these precarious relationships are not even romantic.
Just youth, the media and kids wanting to feel like adults.

[abundantlyrich]

People still need sex. friends with benefits is the 'it' the relationship because of the sex. It's still a relationship but a very uncertain one.

[Harrison4073]

People want sex, they don't need. You could live without it.

[TheGuyFromMiddleEast]

Yeeeeeeaaa, not gonna happen. Even though you're right, this is not about being right or wrong. This simply is the way of the world, just find a way to be okay with it, or go around it.

[thealphamaleishere]

Your takes opinion is supported in reality. This is the most single generation EVER. Do the research. People are anything but obsessed with being in a relationship these days. This seems like a personal experience that you have just wrote about... not the reality of the situation.

Furthermore, being in a healthy relationship and being graced to have an awesome loving family is the best accomplishment a person can have. Not being fucking single and YOLO

[Zandra]

Maybe there are far more single people in the world today than in previous generations, but that does not prove that they don't feel pressure to NOT be single. If you browse through the relationship section on here, or pretty much on any other website, you will see many people who are insecure and unhappy because they cannot find a relationship. And don't forget to take into account the dozens of dating sites that have come into existence. What would be the need for those if people weren't in NEED of a relationship? My take on this is not based on relationship statistics, it is based on interactions and experiences with other people. I don't know how you could interact with friends or acquaintances on a regular basis and not realize that relationships and the desire for them are far more consuming than they should be.

[Zandra]

Also, accomplishments are not a universal thing. Just because you believe that having a great family and a healthy relationship is the most important accomplishment does not mean that everybody else feels the same way. The experiences that you have are not the same experiences that everybody else has. And if you read my myTake you would realize that I never once said being single is the greatest accomplishment, I mentioned other things such as intelligence and success. Clearly you interpreted my words in the wrong way.

[thealphamaleishere]

Pressure from where? That makes no sense. How is there outside pressure when the majority of people are single and have the exact sediments you have?

Again, bullshit. Having a family is someones best accomplishment. When you are a mother one day you will understand KID... You clearly don't.

Now go chill with all your single friends that pressure you to be in a romantic relationship.

[Zandra]

It appears that you don't know how to view people or the world outside of your own experiences. Yes, in YOUR experience having a family is the most important accomplishment. In MY experience, I don't even want kids now or any time in the future. In YOUR experience you have never noticed the pressure that is put on people to be romantically involved, but many other people have. I truly hope that one day you realize that not all of the world operates under the same experiences that you've had, and that not everyone has the same viewpoints as you. You are entitled to your own opinions, and if you do not realize this is an issue then that's your own prerogative. But please try your best to recognize that not everyone feels the same way, and everyone else is entitled to their opinions as well.

Also, I am in a perfectly happy relationship, so this is not based on my own issues as you incorrectly assume. It is based on my perception of the world around me.

[thealphamaleishere]

No I stated a universal truth. You are a damn kid. You know shit. Time to get angry and hit the block buttom kiddo.

[Zandra]

There is only one person acting like a kid here. Haha. Thanks for offering your opinion but I am not interested in childish debates. I think it's totally possible to have different opinions and be able to discuss them, but clearly you don't know how to do that without being rude and insulting, so I am not going to acknowledge you any longer. Have a nice day :)

[thealphamaleishere]

Roof rat child

[LadyBBaller]

You wrote a good conflict-solution essay!!! Haha just had to do one of those for my English class...

[tenofthepeaks]

i don't agree. i think it's human... if anything people are pressured to married or dating in many different ways around the world.

if anything, we're just more open about sex now, but it's always been there, just more underlying.

[Anonymous]

Dont say "we" when this is primarily about you. Sorry you aren't finding anyone but many do and if they aren't, they do work on their looks to increase their chances and many are successful.

[Wintersmorning]

The same thing happened to me and I'm still getting out of the stage. I would advise any young people like myself to read this.

[Guy83]

Relationships are important. Most people don't enjoy being lonely. It's natural to want to have an intimate relationship.

[becreativebiches]

To me, relationships aren't about connection. It's about winning. I like to win at everything I do, romance included. If only to sustain the illusion that I am perfect.

[hisexissex]

Manthra is manthra and kama sutra is kama sutra
Good tips

[ArabianPwincess197]

True to some extent I guess

[rabbit316]

looks like somebody can't get a girlfriend

[Harrison4073]

*boyfriend I think

[koko124]

Why would you assume she's a lesbian?

[letshavesex]

there is no love, kido.

[The_Technomancer]

True that.