by Megan Furner

Created on: December 22, 2009   Last Updated: December 23, 2009

Unlike generations past, commitment in today's male and female partnerships is signified by more than a fancy ring.  Spotting these commitment landmarks are exciting and adventurous to couples eager to develop their lives together.  Bonds strengthen, feelings deepen, and the sense of invincibility arises.  But are so many representations of exclusivity a good thing?  Sure, some of them are.  And maybe it depends on the couple, per se.  However, there are many reasons the direct route to a life forever with a favorite someone is more advantageous than a circuitous course to the same destination.  

Contemporary society expanded tradition to include the nontraditional, especially in the art of romance.  Fundamentally, a man pursues the woman of his choice, and a woman strives to be noticed by her visionary male. However, women have veto power insofar as they can choose whether or not they will accept the offer from the man-at any point in time.  This gives each partner an equally potent yet different role in a relationship. Arguably, dating books would not be nearly as popular as they are if authors did not fancify the notion that chivalry is actually alive and mystery is enchanting.  But these aspects of the male and female roles should not die during the relationship, as there is no sound way to ascertain the security of it, regardless of its progression.

Notwithstanding, progress is the mental barometer of a relationship's success.  Inthe past, couples would date, get engaged, then marry. The three significant levels were clear, concise, and fundamentally less complicated than the many so-called levels experienced by modern couples.  Today's couples mark progress first by dating, then a plethora of other occasions before reciting vows in front of family and friends.  For example, men and women today view leaving a toothbrush at a significant other's apartment or household as a sign of commitment; others go as a far as to dedicate a personal drawer of their dresser to their beloved.  Additionally, many men, especially the young folk, are fond of the "promise ring" which only functions to allow the him more time to contemplate future commitment without losing his lady.  Needless to say, women find this so exciting and perceive the future as if it is actually happening.  What women do not realize is that it is simply easier for men to renege on a significant but not-so-significant

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