firmness Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 There seems to be confusion regarding certain terms used around these parts. So here is my contribution to the cause of clarifying some terms so we can all speak the same "language". These are a combination of Google, web, and urban dictionary definitions "in quotes" and my own comments and modifications (in parentheses). Please add to this or modify as you see fit: Romantic. "of, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized view of reality." Love. (A process of physiological and emotional responses that lead to) "intense and deep feelings of affection". (In most cases here, we are talking about the sexual/romantic version) Affection. "a gentle feeling of fondness or liking" (Affection, Fondness, and Liking are all more of less synonyms) Lust. "Intense sexual desire". (Often confused with Love) Commitment. "An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action....the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity..." (Often confused with Promise) Promise. "a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen." (Often confused with "Commitment") Settle down. "To get married or commit to a monogamous relationship" (See "commitment" above) Marriage. "the formal union of a man and a woman, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife." (i.e. "A legal contract.") Side note: the "man and woman" and "husband and wife" parts are not mine) Union. "the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context" ( Political. "of or relating to the ideas or strategies of a particular party or group in politics" Note: I bolded some terms as they came up because I was surprised to see the implications. I did not expect this! Link to post Share on other sites
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