Howitzer

I guess I'm going on a relationship meme, after spending so long on MIT related issues. Today's topic will be about giving space in a relationship. This is a tricky matter, one that I'm sure almost every couple must deal with at some point. Feeling caged up by your significant other is inevitable; it's very rare for a couple to desire one another in exactly the same way, at exactly the same times. Then, how does one deal with such problems?

Let's examine some more fundamental issues here. When two people pair up who have different levels and types of needs, it is inevitable that one or both of them will end up going out of their comfort zones to satisfy the other. Perhaps they meet halfway, or perhaps one is more willing than the other to compromise.

To navigate this, it's important for both members of a couple to understand both sides. It's important to understand that while spending time with your significant other is a joyful activity, there are other things in life that are worth pursuing too. It is a common trap for many people, especially young adults, to fall into the trap of thinking that your significant other is the sole purpose in your life. (Largest purpose vs. only purpose)

In contrast, it's equally important for the other party to sympathize with the needy person. You must understand that some things are done unselfishly, in a relationship. For a relationship to be successful, there must be much sacrifice from both sides. Thus, you must remember to satisfy your needy significant other. The essential matter to remember is, this needy person is important to you. While you may not wish to spend so much time with them, you do want to see them happy.

Each couple needs to decide what extent each of the views are carried out from the previous two paragraphs are taken.

Bah, this was not one of my better posts. I wish I could've presented things more clearly. Perhaps I'll work on that later.