Modern Romance
The main reason (for ending up) in unhappy relationships is that they’re consumed by a motivating force that doesn’t take into account the reality of what a life partnership is and what makes it a happy thing.
Tim Urban • How to Pick Your Life Partner
Why do we still pedestal romantic love?
I believe romance should be a by-product of living within community, not the holy grail of relationships.
Nadia Meli
Nov 04, 2024
This story is shared anonymously but with permission:
My friend was dating a man for a couple of months over the summer. They met with him once a week, every week - until they had to... See more
I believe romance should be a by-product of living within community, not the holy grail of relationships.
Nadia Meli
Nov 04, 2024
This story is shared anonymously but with permission:
My friend was dating a man for a couple of months over the summer. They met with him once a week, every week - until they had to... See more
Nadia Meli • Why do we still pedestal romantic love?
"We want something that’s very passionate, or boiling, from the get-go. In the past, people weren’t looking for something boiling; they just needed some water. Once they found it and committed to a life together, they did their best to heat things up. Now, if things aren’t boiling, committing to marriage seems premature. But searching for a soul ma... See more
Aziz Ansari • Modern Romance
Either way, people decide for themselves early on what their own deal breakers are, and, typically, we select partners accordingly. But these conspicuous similarities are not match makers. They may bring us together, but they don’t necessarily make us happy.