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From Relationship To Friendship
The most tragic aspect of modern relationships is the emphasis on all or nothing. What if there’s another way?
Is it possible to be friends with former lovers and partners?
When I speak about Conscious, or Intentional, Relationships, this is a question that often comes up, and is one I myself wonder about at times of transition.
My short answer is, yes. At least that’s what I’d like to believe is possible and something I strive to cultivate in my personal relationships.
One of the most tragic aspects of modern dating and relationships is how much there seems to be an emphasis on “all or nothing.”
Even the idea of a “break up,” to me, sounds quite traumatic.
I see this as a by-product of the drama that is portrayed and played out in movies, television, and other media.
Rather than showing what is possible between two people who, at some point, cared, or still care, for each other, it’s sadly much more entertaining to watch couples throw stones and fight viciously.
For better or worse, relationships that end gracefully, with love, mutual respect, and care, don’t make for good television.
