
Relationship: such a simple word, but when put under a scope for scrutiny, its definition broadens beyond its every-day usage.
Simply put, a relationship is a union of two or more by inheritance and or choice.
Various combinations claim its title and most are uncontested, simply because it is one of life’s statuses which, in most cases, do not require our permissions.
Topping that chart are parents, children and relatives, while Chosen Relationships, which can also be a sub-category for Inherited Relationships are usually friendships, associations by occupations, schools, neighbourhood, marriages etc.

All the above have been pleasantly accepted by societies for generations, stemming from rich roots of intended decency.
Still, not all relationships are pleasant; despite being inherited or chosen, relationships have proven that they can be as equally ugly as they can be beautiful. So, do consider the fact that relationships can be a union of pain and torment, and for this reason, more or less, some relationships are placed on a “Do Not Like” list.
When being used, the ugliness is commonly excluded and only its pleasantry is usually regarded.
For this reason, the apparent pleasantry was put under a scope and revealed the astonishing question of “What pleasantry?”
It appears that over time, despite having unique purposes and strengths, most relationships have been persuaded by the ethics and framework of Business Relationship.

Relationships of all categories are gradually becoming commodities with a price tag, assets for sale, and worst of all, relationships are available on bargains, i.e. “If the price is right.”
If you were born after the 1980s, chances are that the definition of moral values is fictitious, to you, and is seen as a notion of motion-picture-make-believe or the works of fantasy writers.
A concept which became the new normal before forging itself as being real.
The old and wise, somewhere down the line, either became lazy and uninterested in passing the torch of knowledge onto the newborns or maybe they wickedly conspired to corrupt future generations by ridding all values of morality, including the wealth of health, i.e. Relationship.
Unity is strength and strength creates the possibility of wealth, in every aspect; thus, without unity… without relationships, we are weak.

Relationships are now considered assets of affordability, where quality and service vary by price.
Research has shown that only a small percentage of the human population still maintains relationships of ethics, moral values and true love, which are not being influenced by personal benefits, other than the mere union of other humans.
These relationships are mostly found in undeveloped regions of the world, with a flickering few still in modern societies and faces a threat to decline as modernization infiltrates.
These findings created a questionnaire:
“How many relationships do you have?”
“Are they really free of cost?”
“Are you paying for your relationships?”
“If your ability to give was immediately removed, how many of your relationships would still exist?”
© Ian T. Sebàs 2017

© Ian T. Sebàs