Relationship Utopia

Is there such a thing as the perfect relationship?  Do you have to be married to have it?  Do you have to be committed to enjoy it?  Do you have to live in the same house?  Do you even have to meet to be considered a couple?  We play by the rules when it comes to our professional lives, but should we do the same in our personal lives?   You read about them, dream about them, but do you have a relationship that is emotionally and physically satisfying?   If not, what’s involved in getting to that point?

As people we lack authenticity in our personal relationships.  We can create a persona that is nothing like who we truly are.  We commit a lot of time and energy in trying to be people we are not.   We now have multiples ways to communicate with each other.  If so desired you could cultivate an intimate relationship via Instagram, Twitter,  or Facebook.

Sharing a home, engaging in sex, getting married, having children does not guarantee relationship utopia.   In my opinion healthy happy intimate relationships consist of three parts; a sense of adventure, an honest emotional and sexual connection, and communication. 

New Age Relationships – “Catfishing”

Are traditional relationships gone with the wind?  The average single has probably tried every conventional method of dating and still has not found that special someone.  In this day and age of modern technology it’s sad, and frankly makes no sense. 

So then what is a single to do?  Well if you have seen the documentary or the television show “Catfish” you would think that one should create one online.  Online relationships have been going on all over the world for many years and thanks to Nev Shulman who introduced “catfishing” to the world and Manti Te’o the Notre Dame linebacker, a victim of an online girlfriend hoax, this virtual dating trend has finally come to light.

What is “catfishing”?  A person, who creates a fake online profile in order to pursue romantic relationships online.  While these  type of relationships seem to be the trend du jour, for many singles this is a very viable form of dating.  Why people do it can vary from person to person; low self-esteem or a person could be lonely and just seeking companionship.

Maybe you don’t think this could ever happen to you, or that you would be interested in having a virtual romantic relationship.  One thing is very clear about those that are currently in one or those who have had online relationships, like any other relationship there are benefits and drawbacks.  Personally, I am not for or against, I just believe that regardless of how you meet someone, do a background check before you start telling a perfect stranger you love them!

Follow That Single! - Brief and Profitable

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Little Kimye in a baby carriage…

                      

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries

Do the math 72-days of marriage, and how many before the divorce?  Who knows!  Well let’s just say her long awaited pregnancy happened before Kim’s divorce from estranged husband Kris Humphries.  The Kardashian’s have long said goodbye to the “HUMP,” but he seems to be holding on to his 5 minutes of fame for an admission of fraud.  Let’s hope for the baby’s sake the divorce will be finalized in time for Kim to marry her 3rd husband/baby daddy Kanye West.

Follow That Single! - Turbulent Love

Spring Fever must be near!!!

Rihanna & Chris Brown

Whether you like or dislike their music, it is their on-again/off-again relationship that people can’t stop talking about.  In the latest Rolling Stone cover story the unapologetic pop star reveals her true feelings for Chris Brown.  She says “After being tormented for so many years, being angry and dark, I’d rather just live my truth and take the backlash. I can handle it.”  Young love can sometimes take some mysterious twist and turns, let’s just hope that in the end they don’t return to those darks days.