In today’s society, people can spend over half their lifetime engaged in relationships with one another. As humans, we are biologically drown towards each other and ultimately strive for an everlasting bond and commitment in marriage. When growing from an adolescent into adulthood, there are certain terms which no longer are suitable to refer to the opposing figure in a relationship. An adult male should not address his female counterpart by the term girl but of a title of maturity and sophistication. Calling her his companion gives her that sense of maturity but also adheres to the openness of the relationship. The word companion is first found in its 6th century translation of the Greek word gothic gahlaiba meaning “messmate”. ( 1.) As for common time, it is defined as a person who you are in frequent company of and/or a mate or match of something. ( 2.) Sometimes people find special connections with someone and enjoy spending time with them. It does not mean that they are infatuated, but that they gain something positive from their interactions. Meeting that desire can be as simple as dinner once a week to as extravagant as living accommodations. Being in the middle between childhood flings and marriage, it can become difficult to comprehend and judge the seriousness of a relationship. The title spouse projects long term commitment while saying nothing lacks significance. When involved with someone, there is always some sort of entitlement to each other. One needs to be able to address the other in way showing that there is in fact involvement and that others need take notice. By choosing to be companions, you acknowledge that there are feelings and embrace them as well as take part in a diminutive commitment. You both respect...
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... a fling or a crush, there is a certain property that initiates a feeling of want and desire. In doing so, there has to be a median for which that person can be addressed. At a young age, the term boyfriend/girlfriend corresponds well with the maturity level of it on takers. Children and adolescents are just that, boys and girls. When referring to adults, these terms lack the adulthood nature of the relationship. Not that the companionship has to be completely adult oriented and austere in manner, but that the title should reflect maturity.
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Deborah Tannen is the author of “Sex, Lies and Conversation: Why is it So Hard for Men and Women to Talk to Each Other”. Tannen is a linguist who researches the relationships between men and women. She has not only conducted research, but has information published in several books and essays about this topic. Her research includes talking with several of groups and collecting data on the behalf of their response. In her essay, “Sex, Lies and Conversation,”Tannen argues that complications arise in marriages and relationships because individuals are not able to communicate with members of the opposite sex.
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Man needs companionship and has difficulty maintaining it because no humans think the exact same or have the exact same beliefs. To maintain a companion you must have things in common, you must be able to disagree with a sort of respectful understanding, and finally you must care legitimately about that person. These three requirements to preserve a companionship are at times arduous to keep true. Some people do not have the time, concern, or the ability to sustain a veritable friendship with a companion or companions.
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