Relationships (Part 2)

What do you look for in a romantic relationship? Why are these characteristics important to you?

I want to have someone who is caring, attractive, and commited only to me. These are important because I expect that in a romantic relationship my partner would be faithful as I would be, I also find that a caring and nice person is far more attractive than one who thinks only of themselves or what they want and I fall into the superficial category to an extent because I do care about looks too.


What kind of lover do you consider yourself? (Eros, Ludus, Storge, Pragma, Mania, Agape)

I don't think any one love would best describe me, but rather a mix-and-match of certain elements. Eros would be one because I look for a physical attraction, but I would say I have a realisitic image of what I expect in the relationship which would bring in Pragma. Theirmight also be some Storge involved because I would view them as my best friend.


What do you look for in a friendship? What kind of a friend do you consider yourself?

I definitely look for someone who is respectful, we dont neccesarily need to have the same opinions, but they should try to keep me and others in mind with their actions. I also need some sort of thing that we can relate to whether it be soccer, video games, or our opinion of Gary Larson's 'Farside' comics. Although this might make me sound a little shallow, but I try to avoid being friends with those who are social pariahs due to the idea of a loss in status due to association. I think of myself as a pretty good friend because I try to treat my friends in the same way I wish to be treated, but at times I can be a little mischievous and pull a prank on a friend, but nothing severe mainly just a joke at their expense or something similar.



Give an example in your life of each of the types of friendships. (Reciprocity, Receptivity, Association)

Reciprocity: A good example of this would be with my friend Henry. We grew up together in the same neighborhood sharing common experiences and in general feeling open to share our thoughts with eachother as well as food, toys, books, etc.

Receptivity: I guess a good example of this would be with my parents since while growing up they supplied me with everything. Clothes, toys, among other things.

Association: I guess the best example of this would be in my classes in school. I generally got along with everyone in my highschool, but by no means was I close friends with everyone. So some of these kids I would talk to in class, but there was never really a friendship that formed from our encounters.