Ruminations on Partners
Written 2/24/24.
I heard recently that one of the reasons why we want a partner/significant other/spouse is to have a witness to our life. I’ve been thinking about this a lot because on one level it makes a lot of sense.
I enjoy travelling on my own and have been doing it for decades (mostly for business). There is something to be said for a quiet hotel room, the adventure of running new streets in the morning and meeting new people.
At the same time, I’d trade it for a partner to come along with me. I’ve been trying to figure out why, and when this statement popped up, it made sense to me. Preferably a romantic partner who knows me intimately where we’ve shared many adventures together.
Where we’ve witnessed each other’s lives in a meaningful way. To pass through life with no one to see us or morn for us, in my opinion, sucks. I want to have deep meaning in someone’s life. I’d like to have someone who means the world to me too.
Would a good friend suffice? Maybe. It’s just that we wouldn’t see each other on a day-to-day basis I guess. The multiple adventures and meaning would be there.
I just don’t know.
What are your thoughts?