2025-03-10
... is all that’s required for a romantic relationship.
Communication? Can be learned. Timing? I have moved my schedule if someone mattered enough, so can they. From both sides? Obviously.
Friendship is for when you want to do something together and you already want to do that thing. Chemistry is for why you want to do it with that person more than anyone else, even if you can’t explain why. Respect is for the other persons values and beliefs so you aren’t constantly annoyed by them and can have a conversation where your underlying assumptions doensn’t doom it from the beginning.
Friendship and chemistry is a hot relationship that is doomed to fighting. Friendship and respect is a partner in crime for specific activities only, not someone to spend the whole expanse of lifes experiences with. Chemistry and respect is passion but long term boredom.