Two of the most important qualities in healthy, long-lasting relationships are communication and vulnerability.
Communication involves both <em>transparency to talk about anything which praises or challenges the relationship</em> as well as <em>close attention to listen and internalize feedback</em>. Open, judgement-free communication allows people to feel meaningful and respected as it promotes personal growth through good disposition to let feedback shape us. Therefore, a sense of stability is created which encourages preference for one such relationship over many others lacking these essential elements.
Vulnerability is the act of <em>allowing others to see our true self, (weaknesses, fears and needs included)</em> as well as that of <em>opening trust channels to let others show us theirs</em>. Vulnerability allows people to feel a deeper level of emotional involvement which increases positive attachment in any relationship. It is not easy to accomplish given our drive for self-preservation which naturally avoids potential emotional pain after a let down. However, only by incresingly putting our guard down and creating healthy spaces for others to put down theirs can we assure a relationship to stand the test of time.
Communication and vulnerability contribute to healthy, long lasting relationships.
An example of a common irony is, "Oh great! Now you have broken my new camera."
Answer: D) People make decisions in order to protect their pride.
Explanation: In the given excerpt from "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, we can see Crusoe struggling about whether or not he should return home. He thinks that if he go home, his neighbours would laugh at him, and he would be ashamed. From the given options, the statement that represents the theme of the passage is that people make decisions in order to protect their pride.
