Culturally, teens have a tendency to devalue important aspects of life because to us nothing is “that serious.” Instead of a serious relationship being considered dating, the term “talking” describes two people who are interested in each other. The true meaning of talking is defined as, “the exchange of ideas, thoughts, information by means of speech” (“Discover”). However, our generation has taken the values of a serious relationship and continues to make it less serious and more confusing. There needed to be a word for the in between of a relationship that is either just friends or a serious relationship. This is why “talking” has become redefined to describe a relationship between two people that have feelings for each other, but are not
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For example loyalty, support, and care are all expected out of two people who are just “talking.” One that is “talking” to another person cannot cheat or go out with another person. Although technically this person is single and can do whatever they want they should not. They have shown strong feelings for someone and are tied to that person. Therefore, they are considered off the market. All the same benefits a person receives from a relationship are also included in a couple that is “talking.” The two will still go out together, show affection, and have a significant other to spend time with. Some would rather be in a relationship that is just “talking” because it is more optimal for their needs. Due to this people prefer “talking” because it is safer while having all the same …show more content…
In various situations, people that are “talking” do not have as great of an attachment as people in a relationship. Therefore, people are more willing to be “talking” because it keeps them from getting hurt. I have seen this happen to my friend who was in long, serious relationship that ended badly. She was so devastated after the break up, because she was so attached to her boyfriend. However, now to protect herself she keeps her relationships less serious by considering herself just “talking” to people she is interested in. The redefined word “talking” helps two people still have a relationship without getting
For example loyalty, support, and care are all expected out of two people who are just “talking.” One that is “talking” to another person cannot cheat or go out with another person. Although technically this person is single and can do whatever they want they should not. They have shown strong feelings for someone and are tied to that person. Therefore, they are considered off the market. All the same benefits a person receives from a relationship are also included in a couple that is “talking.” The two will still go out together, show affection, and have a significant other to spend time with. Some would rather be in a relationship that is just “talking” because it is more optimal for their needs. Due to this people prefer “talking” because it is safer while having all the same …show more content…
In various situations, people that are “talking” do not have as great of an attachment as people in a relationship. Therefore, people are more willing to be “talking” because it keeps them from getting hurt. I have seen this happen to my friend who was in long, serious relationship that ended badly. She was so devastated after the break up, because she was so attached to her boyfriend. However, now to protect herself she keeps her relationships less serious by considering herself just “talking” to people she is interested in. The redefined word “talking” helps two people still have a relationship without getting