#103_Does a Functional Partnership Exist?

Does a functional partnership exist?

I have mentioned before that I don't really resonate with romantic feelings. Even so, it is difficult to completely ignore anxieties about the future, the gaze of society, and the pressure from those around me saying, "This is how it's supposed to be." At times like that, I think about how much easier it would be if a relationship like a "functional partnership" were considered normal.

For example, just like buying shoes online, you align your conditions and values with each other, and build a relationship based on the conviction that "life will run smoothly with this person." There doesn't need to be excessive romance or a sense of destiny. It could just be a relationship that is mutually beneficial and allows you to share your days with peace of mind.

Romance can be complicated at times. It is often swayed by waves of emotion, expectations that are hard to put into words, and vague anxieties. Instead of that, respecting each other as human beings and properly fulfilling one's respective roles—this should be something necessary in any place or organization, not just in romantic relationships.

Talking things through properly. Making compromises. It's simple, yet there are many relationships where those basics are not met. Adding "romance"—that mysterious impulse or pheromone-like thing—only makes it more complex.

That is why I think: a relationship that isn't swayed by emotions, but isn't too inorganic either. A relationship where you respect each other as individuals while supporting one another realistically. I think it wouldn't be a bad thing if that became more common.

A functional partnership. The term is still vague, but I have a feeling that there are quite a few people who are looking for exactly that.