Family Relations

Dating has changed extensively over the years. "Hanging Out" is much more common these days instead of dating. In class we talked about how you need to date in order to strengthen your relationship. Seeing a guy/girl only in group settings isn't enough. You don't have that one on one time where you can see them in a more secluded setting. Going on a variety of dates with the person you are interested in is important before making the decision to get married or take your relationship to the next level. When you do a handful of different activities, you can see how they would react in each situation. Going to dinner and a movie for every date isn't enough. There isn't much time to get to know one another and talk about personal things. There are 4 different meanings of love. Storge is love between a parent and child, Philia is the kind of love that exists between friends, Eros is passionate love, and Agape, a love that is independent of one's feelings for another. We concluded you need all 4 in a loving relationship. Your love grows with time though, you may only have eros in the beginning or a close friendship, then your love can escalate once you have children to storge-where you have a love for your children, etc. Whichever love you have, make sure you keep it alive. Go on dates often. Tell each other you love them everyday. Write sweet notes to each other. Don't let your love fade with time, as others use as an excuse.