TANTE MINGZHU

TANTE MINGZHU many lengthy relationships have seemingly survived on romance alone; and, the same can be said - although much less often - of those sharing intimacy. The likelihood is that those relationships that have endured continue to observe and appreciate the simple joys and the respect found primarily in platonic relationships.

Misunderstandings - created by differing wants or needs or by differing interpretations - happen often and easily and can damage the trust that is the foundation of your relationship. Those wants or needs should be expressed early, often, and clearly to ensure that mutual relationship desires have been identified and agreed upon.

The three levels of 'affection':

Like, Love, and Lust are clearly very different levels of affection and should be foremost in your thought process when building relationships. Do not assume that your desires are either understood or mutual; and, at no time and under no circumstance should expectations be created without first verbally identifying your desired level of affection.

TANTE LILING

Romantic - a very close relationship between friends TANTE LILING are physically and/or spiritually attracted to each other; words of deep affection and passion are spoken frequently, and interaction often involves a degree of physical closeness such as holding hands and cuddling, but not necessarily including sexual contact.

Intimate - a particularly close relationship defined by these characteristics: enduring behavioral interdependence, repeated interactions, emotional attachment, and need fulfillment. Intimate relationships consist of the people that we are attracted to, like and/or love, and those we are comfortable sharing sexual relations and passionate expression with.

Platonic relationships are simple enough to manage and seldom become complicated; they grow and are carried along by a respectful, continuous, and mutual choice to share the uncomplicated joy of another's company.

Before engaging in romantic or intimate behaviors, take the time to be certain that you and your friend are of like-mind. While intimacy and romance sound very similar in their connotations, - and are often intertwined - the expectations for each and the levels of trust desired or needed may be very different from person to person.