Summary
Intimate relationships are an indispensable component of being human. Young adults have a strong urge to have an intimate relationship due to the body’s anatomy, such as hormonal changes, resulting in strong feelings and intense emotions. Young adults are also self-conscious and better at processing emotions, thus leading to an elevated urge to have intimate relationships. Intimate relationships entail opening up to others and sharing long-lasting experiences and connections. Therefore, trust and reciprocity act as the foundation for creating intimate relationships since it involves two adults.
Young adults between the ages of 19 to 40 should be at the peak of their intimate relationships as they look for romantic partners. However, young adults have shunned intimate relationships that lead to marriage, as few are getting married and having children. The central issue that has led to this phenomenon is that marriage in the modern world is seen as the last step of adulthood instead of the first step, as was the norm in previous generations (Caryn Rabin, 2018). In addition, fear of isolation which translates to divorce is a factor since the rejection of emotions by one partner plants the seed of being rejected by society. Young adults avoid marriage since it is viewed as a lifetime intimacy commitment and thus prefers casual relationships which provide room for personal development. In the contemporary world, young adult is experiencing social changes such as sexual identity and therefore spend the better part of their adulthood as friends. In addition, financial independence is viewed as a necessity. Thus, young adults shelve their intimate emotions for career advancement and look for new experiences.
Peer Review
The author presents intimate relationships as sharing powerful connections through experiences. This description perfectly describes relationships as an emotional connection between two people, which can fail if one party does not conform to the connection. The opening sentences in the second paragraph best explain the changing relationship landscape as young adults are faced with numerous interpersonal demands. Young adults are scared of what lies ahead and thus take time to figure out their future and settle when their life is in order. The essay reflects on the issue of financial security and the dangers of venturing into the unknown after leaving home.
Reference
Caryn Rabin, R. (2018). Put a ring on it? Millennial couples are in no hurry. The New York Times. Web.