Copping out on casual

I like casual. The neck tie is out of fashion ... about time. The noose belongs to the more formal occasions where you'd rather hang yourself than be there. ;-p

Yet casual has it's bad points too. It's a cop out. We call sex casual to avoid the implied intimacy of it. It translates to our casual friendships too because obligation and commitment are so easily confused, it's much easier to call friends casual.

Of course, because of time, work and family, we have to keep most friends casual. Our Facebook friends reflect this.

But what about romance, intimacy and love stories? Great love is not confined to our life partners. I'm constantly seeking the moments that change life, make the day better and show me new paths to wander. Keeping everything casual will never achieve that.