The sixteen relations

What happens between two people has sixteen shapes. Not good or bad, but where it fits and where it is better left to the other. They are laid out in groups of four.

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The four that fit well

Relations in which the fit arises naturally. But the time it begins to work differs for each.

Duality双対Starts quietly, becomes impossible to let go.

The partner you never have to strain around. Quiet at first, it works on you later.

Activation活性化Meet and you rise; part and you want to meet again.

Strongly drawn, colliding, then back again. The swings themselves become energy.

Mirror鏡像Look together, and something is found.

Every conversation holds a discovery. Looking together, less is overlooked.

Semi-duality準双対Deep down it connects; up close it slips a little.

You connect where it matters. Leave the small things to a system.

The four that stand close

Relations that are alike, or can move side by side. Where they fit and where it is better to leave things divide.

Identity同一You only have to start the sentence.

It comes across without explaining. Because you are alike, splitting the roles makes it easier.

Kindred親族Noticing the same thing, proceeding differently.

You notice the same things. Leave the method to each, and it works.

Businessビジネス関係Few words, and still it moves forward.

Do something together and it simply moves.

Quasi-identity疑似同一Same words, different view.

Using the same words, each in their own sense. Check, and it gets fast.

The four that need distance

Relations whose closeness needs a little design. Decide the distance in advance and all of them last long.

Illusionary幻影Time that need not hurry is there.

Being together, the tension goes. Suited to time for resting.

Super-ego超自我It stays calm because you do not come close.

You can respect each other from the start. This distance is just right.

Extinguishment消滅Understanding each other well, then each their own way.

The conversation fits astonishingly well. The same interest, grown in different directions.

Conflict葛藤関係Strongly drawn, and the closer, the more care it needs.

Strongly drawn. Decide how to keep the distance, and it lasts long.

The four with a direction

Relations that only one side feels strongly. The same relation is written from both sides.

Supervisor監督A casual remark lands large.

One remark of yours lands large on the other person.

Supervisee被監督Words light to them stay long with you.

There is much to receive from the other. No need to force yourself level.

Benefactor恩恵You hand it over without noticing.

What you are handing over is larger than you think.

Beneficiary受益That one remark works on you later.

That person's words stay long with you.

Compatibility does not line up in a row

The relation that draws you most strongly at first is sometimes the hardest to keep. Conversely, you may spend years with someone who left no impression. The strength of the start and the length of the run are decided separately.

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