Romance

"The thing about dating is that it ends."
- Melody

Truth. The predominant problem with noncommittal romantic relationships is that they, inevitably, conclude in emotional and cognitive disappointment. For what reason other than sexual gratification would two individuals engage in a relationship based solely on the premise that their romance will probably end at some point?

I see a consistent pattern in the romantic habits of my peers. Allowing for an arbitrary number, I believe that approximately 85% of these dating relationships are entered into without presentiment or foresight. Very few of my generation are wise enough to consider the implications of such a relationship, and as a result they tend to be surprised by the conflict that arises when two incompatible personalities clash.

Is it truly so difficult to resist? Given but a moment's thought, it is frequently made clear that the obvious choice is not to date until one is at least unable to foresee any incongruence in persona. It seems painfully obvious to me that emotional maturity is the ice pick necessary to scale the mountain of sexual desire. Given the frailty of your purchase on a cliff face so rough and foreign, how can you suppose that you have truly accomplished anything without such a handhold? All that you feel that you have done may be taken away in a moment. Consider also the implications of co-dependence, which I may address at a later date.