There’s power in embracing every relationship in your life as a committed one.

Here, learn about platonic committed relationships.

Committing to anyone means maintaining that relationship and letting it grow, evolve, and hopefully flourish.

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The concept of platonic committed relationships simply reflects an investment in a relationship beyond the current moment.

Thats why I contend that the word commitment should be involved in all of our relationships.

The concept of platonic committed relationships simply reflects an investment in a relationship beyond the current moment.

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Below, find six reasons why using the word commitment can benefit all relationships in your life.

5 reasons to embrace the concept of platonic committed relationships

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Or maybe the other person is seemingly more committed than you are or feel?

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If not, can you let me know when a good time might be?

From there, you’re free to tailor your script to match the scope of the relationship.

Romantic or sexual:I am really enjoying dating you.

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I want you to know Im committed to this relationship and seeing where this can go.

What does the word commitment mean to you?

They also apply to platonic committed relationships because, unsurprisingly, unspoken expectations rarely get met.

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You dont need to go by societys relationship escalators or assume youre on the same page.

you’re free to have conversations and set up agreements that work for both of you.

When weve known someone for a long time, we take for granted that they know us.

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They know our quirks, strengths, and areas of opportunity, among other things.

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