PARTS OF A RELATIONSHIP

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Recently, I've thought a lot about the subject of "relationships", in an attempt to live my own life on Earth.  One of the most joyful and agonizing experiences in existence is the successful creation and maintenance of a "relationship".   It is easy enough to withdraw from relationships and simply give up on them because they can be painful, confusing, frustrating and a lot of hard work!   In human society it is very commonly the source of turmoil, destruction and unhappiness.  If anyone has any more ideas about how to have a successful relationship, I'd like to know....

Here are a few definitions that I think are the most important parts of a "relationship", in relative order of importance:

RELATIONSHIP
noun:   a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
COMMUNICATION


noun:   a connection allowing access between persons or places


UNDERSTANDING


noun:   an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion


noun:   the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promise


adjective:   characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy


RESPONSIBILITY


noun:   a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct


noun:   the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force


FREEDOM


noun:   the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints


noun:   immunity from an obligation or duty


WISDOM


noun:   accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment


REALITY


noun:   the state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to be


LOVE


noun:   any object of warm affection or devotion


SEX


noun:   all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses