2007-08-27 01:45:58 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I believe this is hitting the nail on the head. Relating to others is the most fulfilling experience a human being will have. However, it's also the most frustrating.
For instance, in life, you'll be hurt very badly by those you love most. It's going to be difficult every step of the way. But looking back on a relationship that lasted through all the hard times, you will find one of the happiest things in life.
I must toss a final thought into this, though. If you relate to humans and still find yourself empty, it might be time to look up. I've found in my relationship with Jesus Christ the most fulfilling experience ever. It might be worth a glance.
2007-08-27 01:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends. Some people live a very satisfying life of the mind, while others couldn't entertain themselves if their life depended upon it.
Relationships (for me at least) are really, really tough -- but when they work, they are the most satisfying thing in the world -- better than a big thick book, better than a three-layer chocolate cake.
On the other hand, when they don't work, it can be absolutely devastating.
I'm more of a "life of the mind" person, but relationships have really added to the richness of the life of my mind -- especially since the advent of the internet! I had no idea so many people thought the way I do . . . and I had no idea some people have totally opposite ways of thinking and manage to live a full and rewarding life (-:. Internet relationships, though, are kind of in a funny limbo between "life of the mind" and "real world." You can get away with a whole lot here in cyber space!
2007-08-27 21:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily-Although when we actively farmed, I was active in the community organizations and interacted with people but can't call that a relationship. I had one very very close friend who has moved to Florida so we are not as close only by emails. It helps if one has that much but now retired and in town, while friends stop in, I don't maintain "close encounters" -in fact I like being by myself and I don't feel guilty about it. My husband gets out and about but we aren't constantly around each other.
I developed a lot of interests and don't need to be entertained. Sometimes I get grumpy when people stop in to visit or call and that is the opposite of what I was most of my life-loved being around people but things change.
Maybe I find it too much effort now to work at sustained friendships but find it is no biggie as long as I have the dearest friends one could have-Jesus, who sticks closer than a brother and never leaves us nor forsakes us! Wow.
2007-08-27 09:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by marlynembrindle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Certainly relationships and the reaction to those effect the quality of life. But a hermit can have an acceptible life with not relationships. I think that we place to much emphasis on relationships and not enough on the individual and the acceptance of who we are rather than who we know.
2007-08-27 09:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by ustoev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all about our interactions with other people. The people we chose as friends and even family play a most important part in our lives. We watch them, study them and choose character traits that we like and dislike and grow from them. They help us through both good and bad. They fill our lives with joy and sometimes sorrow. Life is a joy, in the good and in the bad. Relationships teach us how to interact and gain from other people. That is why they always say it is not good to have unhealthy people in your life. They will drain you of your energies, both good and bad. Surround yourself with positive and healthy relationships and your life will be much happier!!!
2007-08-27 22:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Living is all about how you interact and relate to the relationships. You can have relationships that don't offer anything to your life, then there are relationships that enrich or detract from your life. How you handle these situations is what living is about.
2007-08-27 08:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Living" is not ALL about relating to others. To share yourself with others one must first know and love yourself. A strong and moral sense of self is a lifelong achievement and the goals consistently change/grow as should your inner being. It is truly a form of blessing to share these changes and achievements with others. The primary relationship in life is self, elsewise you or not but a shell.
2007-08-27 08:59:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relationships are an important part of living. There are different types of relationships and each one plays a vital part in our lives.
:-)))
2007-08-27 10:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Teejay 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes & no. yes because you can live your life to the fullest if you really know how t handle & respect all the relationships in your life. but unfortunately everyone cannot do it & for those who cannot do it its no. for them they have a different goal set apart which they'll find out at some point or the other.
2007-08-27 08:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anamika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it takes about 90%, doesn't it? I mean can anyone survive in the world without being able to deal with others & relationships? eg I don't necessarily mean close relationships but at work, in the shops, in the street etc....
people are everywhere,ahhh.... where can you run to?(to avoid people)
Unless you are one of the lucky few who are able to become hermits...I think that'd be my ideal world sometimes(not all the time mind, I would miss certain people but at the moment, the one thing I do want is total, complete aloneness in every way possible...
(friends please forgive me)...
2007-08-27 19:00:56 · answer #10 · answered by glgl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋