▶ Your Answer : Undoubtedly, those we love plays a significant role in our daily lives in many of the places where they work or play. Some people think that being away from those we love reminds of us of their importance, while others do not. Both sides may have their own reasons to support their views. If I had to choose one, I would say that being away from people we care about harms to the relationship. There are several reasons as follows. To begin with, when people are with their loved ones, they can strengthen their emotional bond and feelings of security in their relationships. It gives them more chances to socialize with their loved ones by getting to know and understand each other while spending more time with them. Being with people they care about tends to prevent them from feeling lonely in today’s cynical society. For instance, when my sister was in high school, she often felt depressed thinking that her life became an exhausting routine. It was difficult to make friends she could rely on since all of them seemed busy and indifferent to others, treating each other as rivals. Fortunately, she was able to get over her feeling of loneliness by talking to our parents over dinner. She was able to seek for advice and obtain words of comfort simply by spending more time with them. By doing this, she was able to connect with them more easily and promote their relationships. If she had been away from our parents, she would not have been able to improve the relationship. Also, people who are away from their family or friends, it can make their relationships worse ultimately. People are away from their loved ones because of jobs mainly. As modern society is becoming rapidly specialized and competitive, today’s job markets require job candidates with such professionalism. Thus, as many people start to develop their expertise apart from their family and friends to be competitive in the job market, they are unlikely to spare their free time learning how to treat others with respect. Eventually, it has a negative effect on their relationships with family or friends. For example, my youngest brother did well in his workplace. He maintained his hectic schedule by preparing his presentation, doing his work in his own house apart from parents’ house. He met family and friends less than two hours a week and rarely engaged in social activities. He was promoted and was able to go to the best company in Korea. However, he was very rude and could care less about his others, especially his family. He often made an excuse by saying that he was too busy and tired after a long day at the company. Moreover, he forgot about parents’ birthdays, rarely engaged in family events and our relationships worsened. Even though my youngest brother were away from family, but he did not know the importance of the relationship with his loved ones. All things considered, I firmly believe that the advantages of being with those we love far outweigh its disadvantages. All in all, the importance of family and friends cannot be overestimated. |