Nov 5 - Nov 11 Discussion #3

Committed romantic relationships involve three components including commitment, passion, and intimacy. Passion describes intensely positive feelings and fervent desire for another person (Wood 277). Passion is not necessarily sexual feelings within a relationship. It includes an emotional, spiritual, and intellectual interaction. Commitment is the intention to remain involved with a relationship (Wood 278). Commitment is the decision one makes to stay in a relationship with another despite the hardships they may endure. Intimacy is feelings of closeness, connection, and tenderness (Wood 279). Intimacy reflects affection and displays feeling of caring and love. These dimensions are all present and only strengthen any committed romance. These components are interconnected and when love occurs these all seem to happen naturally. These are overwhelming feelings that are often overlooked but they are important for long lasting relationships, especially marriage. I take marriage very seriously and truly believe that once you commit to someone you have to make it work no matter what obstacles may stand in your way.