That was after quite a few times in recent weeks I've found myself in a conversation with someone or other about friendships and relationships; the differences, the similarities. And per usual, my views on the subject are probably in the minority. Which, is completely ok by me. But I'll share them anyway.
Relationships and friendships are essentially the same beast, with one difference: sex.
Both require intimacy, trust, honesty, and integrity. Either a relationship or friendship that is missing any of the aforementioned isn't worth the time. Relationships are friendships with the sex. Friendships are relationships without the sex.
Now, one very noteworthy exception to this is that sometimes friendships with the sex are simply friendships with the sex. Any level of friendship can include sex without being comprimised if handled with finesse and care. But, be warned, the more intimate the friendship with the sex, the harder the finesse and care come.
Both are important to me. Relationships, friendships. It's all the same. I'm ecstatic that my life is full of all levels of these monsters that control even the silliest of our emotions. I hope to keep adding on until I'm all out of emotions, then perhaps I'll start all over.
Just kidding. Or am I?
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