You were my first friend on EP. You havent been online in many years. I just wanted to say rest in peace because i dont believe you are with us anymore. Thinking of you.

This is absolutely one interesting article... I so love the way you have created the four elements, comparing them with alchemy and science elements.. Thank you so much..

My background is very very similar to yours, except that I graduated from Cambridge technical college. I have worked all sorts of jobs, from being a shop keeper, secretary, international banker, and foreign investment consultant... I have never turned out a chance to travel and to get to know different people of different cultures.. I have traveled in different style, from sleeping in mud and in tent, to luxury hotels...

All the above, just to say that I, too, have really tried to observe, and absorb life and to get to know human behavior.

I, honestly, agree 99.9% with your discoveries and views. The 00.01% left is an additional thought, based on what you have said about human behavior and mind yourself.

Human is complicated... Very much complicated.. I, usually, avoid putting and structuring myself, or human's behavior in a frame of definition in general, just to leave myself free on my actions, and reactions...

I have seen quite a few relationships working a life time, which based on your article could never work... I have seen couples that have stayed together for years without any relationship between them (based on obligations and responsibilities) and yet when the bounds that kept them together no longer exist, they still choose to stay together because they don't know how to live in another way, or they feel insecure in another kind of life... They get used to each other with no communication, trust, respect, and/or affection... Yet, there is a relationship between them, maybe not of the kind that human hopes for.

Of course, one can argue about the meaning of successful relationship in here.

Again, thank you so much for the very very interesting post.

Excuse my bad English, if it does not make any sense.

WOW! I could go on and on about how insightful, wonderfully written, full of truth, and thought-provoking this is. In fact, rather than staining your post with my overflowing thoughts, I'd love to discuss this with you, if you're ever bored and in the mood for lengthy discussion about relational elements, lol. If not, that's ok too. Either way, thanks for an excellent post!

Insightful, honest, humble and incredibly thought inspiring. You've managed to cover your bases in every area. Bravo!! Great post and thanks for sharing.

It all helps to make a healthy relationship for sure. :)

I don't think it accounts for some of the weirder things...certain expectations that people have...And sometimes staying friends or staying together in a relationship relies a little on idk...both luck and risk (How far both are willing to go) to stay together. Somewhere along the way people decide on and off if they are in or out. Sometimes it breaks things up, sometimes it's just temporary. idk

I had this whole letter I was typing out then decided to keep it simple.

Would you mind if I printed this out? Credited to you user name of course, unless you pm me your personal name.

this is beautifully written and wonderfully observed!

I feel there is something that needs to be added but not sure what it is, going to ponder on this for awhile...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

@ I have always thought that alchemy was mysteriously interesting and I have also considered the 4 basic elements extremely symbolic - as with the 4 directions etc. I enjoyed the post very much as I hadn't quite made the connection to people that way....yet it seems so natural.
It made my mind happy. Appreciate you waking me from my sleep and taking my mind deeper.

Brilliant!

Thank you for posting this. I am so glad I have read it. I think you have made some valid points here. I will have to reread it and think about it more.

Wow.. a real eye opener. Thank you so much for this post. It is something to ponder over for days to come.

I just found an oldie and a goodie ☺️

Love this, makes great sense and lots to ponder. Thank you for sharing so eloquently.

Wow really interesting !!

Very interesting conclusions.
Thanks for sharing. I will think more about this.

Thanks for that.

It makes one think.

I can´t but agree...those 4 are the minimum basic things people should have in mind ...

One great post you put there. Thank you for sharing. I need this.

What if I had only good affection but failed on the first three elements frequency and destructed the relationship, would there be any ways to salvage it? Please guide me.

Give me your thoughts on the one who created you🤔