Comments by Sorrel Johnson Most recent public comments by Sorrel Johnson https://nowcomment.com/users/123670 I wonder how much of this is dependent on culture. Collectivist cultures might have a higher threshold for what those in an individualist culture would label as codependency. In other words, where is the line between interdependence and codependency? https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2832556 https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2832556 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:53:24 +0100 The suffocation model reminds us that to meet the higher level needs of one's partner requires a lot of of bandwidth. https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2831758 https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2831758 Maintaining other relationships ties up bandwidth, so pruning friendships or becoming less involved with them can increase the time and psychological resources available for nurturing the romantic relationship. That's not to say I think people shouldn't prioritize other relationships while partnered--I think being close with people other than a romantic partner can be meaningful and fulfilling too. Trade-offs abound. Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:00:48 +0100 I wonder how marital satisfaction might be correlated with levels of loneliness. https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2831757 https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2831757 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:42:59 +0100 I completely agree. https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2831728 https://nowcomment.com/documents/317340?scroll_to=2831728 I also tend to admire people when I see them dining alone, particularly when it is a woman (or feminine presenting individual), for some reason. Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:33:04 +0100