A reflection on all-encompassing relationships and meeting social needs through one person
By
Andy Trattner
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
A personal reflection on a deeply fulfilling relationship where the author describes how one person (Alexandra) meets all their social needs — including work, friendship, and novelty — far beyond the typical romantic partnership framework. The author explores the concept of an "all-encompassing" relationship and how rare and profound this experience feels.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledALL is a huge little word. Encompassing everything seems impossible.
Specifically to me, it appears all my social needs are being met by her alone.
This includes work, friendship, novelty, so much outside of a standard girlfriend boyfriend life partner frame, as one thing among many.
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