There are many concepts of freedom and the word's connotations. In this particular blog I am speaking in terms of freedom in regards to intimate relationships. This often chaotic situational circumstance results in higher stress, a bad attitude and an overall shift in perception (typically for the worse).

"Why?" one may ask.

As odd as it may seem, we try to trap people into the grasp of our mental pigeon-holds. We hold expectations, demands and, as I like to say, "should's and shouldn't's" with extreme judgment. This seems to be an attempt to hold another person within the confines of a "relationship", as if it is that concept (the concept of a relationship) that will keep a person with you. There are several issues with this. The first (and maybe it's just me), if you need this idea to keep your mate around (and faithful) isn't the structure of the relationship bound to fail? The same goes obviously with marriage. If the vows are the foundation of the relationship, if the "I do" is the standing root of a "blissful" union, separation is inevitable. Few people enjoy feeling confined and obligated and even fewer enjoy feeling policed and patrolled. It would seem, then, that the key ingredient to a successful relationship is allowance and freedom, even if this means allowing the individual to "leave" you. Of course, as with most things, this process is more mental than a part of reality.