Why do people make more of an effort in their romantic relationships than in their friendships?

Its frustrating. I think you need both. I'd be lonely if I had to talk to my bf all the time. I mean yes you love your S.O (significant other) but its a much bigger world by being friends with different people.Why do people make more of an effort in their romantic relationships than in their friendships?
I think in a friendship people tend to be more their true selves


and more accepting of the other person as they are. Whereas often in relationships people try to please the other or change the other person. That maybe what you are interpreting as effort.Why do people make more of an effort in their romantic relationships than in their friendships?
Relationships are so different from friendships. People want love ultimately. Family is that, no matter what. You can't love a friend if they backstab you, but if your mother did then that's another complicated story. People are paranoid and untrusting nowadays (sometimes for good reason). You can't make friends a part of family, but you can marry or think of marrying a girlfriend/boyfriend.


Also, friends rarely love you or show they care as much as a boyfriend or girlfriend. If they did then the person receiving that love is very lucky.
It is easier to maintain a friendship than a relationship.





Because normal friends don't end up living together.





A relationship is a bigger ship than friendship :-))
i think because their partner is somewhat more special, and they have deeper and serious feelings for them..u know the passion of love unto them...
not all do
dandra you pretty much said it! so true
its cuz ppl love em %26amp;%26amp;%26amp; dont wanna loose then so they push aside erithang to be with them..whhen you b.u (break-up) youll be like whoa i iwas stupid chose him over her :P