un: phoenixevolution

[manufactured]

So many questions about relationships, about partnerships and the like, since I've arrived here. For those that choose to engage in such things, I suppose my primary question to you is why.

This is a world where affection is a commodity; I would think it more beneficial to most to treat it as such. There seems to be little point in dedicating oneself to others that are in just as much of a coerced situation, short of making it seem slightly more bearable.

While I'm sure this will be harped on as pointlessly cynical by those with nothing better to do, I consider it more a point of curiosity. It's interesting to me that some will invest themselves so fully into something that essentially doesn't matter – to the world or otherwise.

[...It's not so much cynical as it is making you sound at least mildly like a psychopath, Wesker, but whatever.]

Comments

[manufactured]

A fair enough point, really. On both counts.

It's likely needless to say I haven't found any dedicated partners with which to do any of this sort of thing, but I can't say that I'm complaining much regarding that. I prefer the simplicity of it.

[goingsoft]

If I didn't have people around who I could count on to bail me out if I need help, it might be more convenient to get with someone. As it is, it does seem like more trouble than it's worth.

For the record? I'm glad I'm not the only person who thinks about this stuff like some kind of psycho. Everyone else keeps having feelings about these things. I'm happy for them, but I'm not sure I can relate.

[manufactured]

I wouldn't use that precise wording, though I can see where it applies. It's simply not something I can relate to, either; people will do what they will, however. I'm hardly stopping them, despite some of those responding as though I've shot their pet.