IS THERE
REALLY A DIFFERENCE?
Aaron
Edwards
When asking
many people this question does it make a difference whether it’s a casual fling
or a long term relationship you can get many different answers. Generally women tend to reveal more about
themselves then men. Men with disclosure doesn’t happen as often. Before any
physical intercourse some disclosure will be need in order things to be
awkward.
Casual
Fling: In my opinion it means for
romantic involvement to be at a high while your romantic investment is low.
Romantic involvement means being physically active with a partner. Romantic
investment means putting more into your relationship then just physical
activity. The time span of a casual fling is not very both parties don’t take
the time to get know each other too much. But the partners will disclose some
information about themselves to be familiar with that particular partner. I believe what is disclosed is:
· Name
· Age
· Where you’re from?
· Who you’re associated with?
· Work
· Cultural Background
· Past Diseases or STDS
Long Term
Relationship: In my opinion involves more of an emotional connection. Your
guard is down and you begin to reveal more about yourself as time progresses
with your significant other. Your concern for yourself begins to decrease and
you start to collaborate with your partner as a unit. You and your partner establish each other as
couple and begin to work together to better the relationship. While you still
have a physical connection with your partner the focus shifts on just have a
physical relationship to a connection you may want to last for a lifetime. I
believe what is disclosed in a long term relationship:
· Family Life
· Likes and Dislikes
· Life Goals
· Emotional Feelings
· Past Relationships
· Qualities you like in each other
Yes there is
a difference, the differences between the two is you invest more as a whole in
long term relationship than in casual fling because you’re willing to risk more
things in long term relationship and casual fling you have not as much to lose
because you see no future with the person.
I believe that you did a good job explaining what a fling is and what a long term relationship is. I believe that you should have explained more on why it is important to discuss certain things in a long term. Also why it is important to discuss things in a fling. The explaining of the differences between the two types of relationships was done well but discussing the differences for the disclosure between the two would have helped the discussion.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Amanda I think you did a good job explaining the differences between the two types of relationships. But also part of the assignment was to talk about what should never be disclosed and the reasons for why you should or should not disclose certain things. Also just proof read a little bit more there were some grammar mistakes that made a few sentences a little confusing on what you meant.
ReplyDeleteI must respectfully disagree with some points.
ReplyDeleteCasual flings tend to be nothing more than frictionless sex. Where two individuals are able to engage in physical behavior without undergoing the emotional aspects of romance.
There are some factors that must be disclosed, mainly age and STDs.
I don't see any need to disclose occupation, networks, ethnicity or even names.
This is what determines what a casual fling is. Unlike long term serious relationships.
I concur with the rest of the argument however.
Great job!
You did a very nice job explaining the differences between a casual fling and long term relationship. I agree with Arturo, I don't think it is necessary to disclose your work, associations or cultural background for something more casual. Those are more important when dealing with long term relationships. There were some grammar problems but overall I thought it was well written.
ReplyDeleteYou guys did a good job of explaining the differences between the two types of relationships and i agree with most or your points. When it comes to the lists I feel that you put some things in the casual section that most others would not disclose. For example revealing your cultural background i believe does not have any affect on you so it is not required. Overall there is a good distinguish between the two.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the obligations in a casual relationship are as important as you explained. Your cultural background and work or your friends and associates shouldn't have to be brought up in a casual relationship because when you start to pry into somebody's life at that level it seems intentions are leaning towards a more serious relationship instead of casual. Stds obviously always a must, and I agree with your explanation for long term.
ReplyDeleteGood work on this, I sat here and agreed with every bullet point placement on that post. You did a good job separating the two forms of relations and also stating your opinion in a clear way.
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