Two very different types of relationship
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Relationships
Part 3 - Two very different types of relationship

Some relationships we have are full of love, warmth and respect, while others may feel insubstantial. Some relationships last for years, others for a brief moment. Some people feel more alone in a crowd than when they are on their own. Some people linger long in our memories, while others are instantly forgotten.
In an attempt to make sense of our relationships, the 18th century philosopher Martin Buber split our experiences with others into two camps. He called them “I-It” & “I-Thou.”