What a lecture...! Can you leave god / allah / jahwe / jehova / gandalf and valhalla out of this?
This supernatural hobwash really spoils the essence. Besides, you clearly do NOT talk about FOUR principles but rather a dozen:
Commitment, support, care, trust, encouragement, love, respect, kindness, acceptance, communication, attention, quality time and and and , yes even, also (for some especially!) sex are ALL important.
How can you say that these are the only four? I find it rather condescending to set priorities for others.
Preferences, yardsticks and norms are the individual's choice.
You even speak of "we" - suggesting that you speak universal truth here, instead of clearly stating solely your opinion or personal priorities. A little more modesty would suit THIS topic particularly well and fitting.
The idea of writing a contemplative post is great, unfortunately the result has shot well beyond the mark.
This supernatural hobwash really spoils the essence. Besides, you clearly do NOT talk about FOUR principles but rather a dozen:
Commitment, support, care, trust, encouragement, love, respect, kindness, acceptance, communication, attention, quality time and and and , yes even, also (for some especially!) sex are ALL important.
How can you say that these are the only four? I find it rather condescending to set priorities for others.
Preferences, yardsticks and norms are the individual's choice.
You even speak of "we" - suggesting that you speak universal truth here, instead of clearly stating solely your opinion or personal priorities. A little more modesty would suit THIS topic particularly well and fitting.
The idea of writing a contemplative post is great, unfortunately the result has shot well beyond the mark.