Being Friends/Examples of Relationships Based more on Pleasure than Virtue
Relationships based primarily on shared pleasure are often centered around enjoyment, interests, or activities that bring satisfaction without necessarily emphasizing moral or virtuous qualities.[1] Here are several examples:
- Recreational Friends: Individuals who bond over shared recreational activities, such as playing sports, going to concerts, or participating in hobbies, may prioritize the pleasure derived from these activities rather than shared moral values.
- Party Companions: People who enjoy attending social events, parties, or nightlife together may form relationships based on the shared pleasure of entertainment, socializing, and having a good time.
- Travel Buddies: Friends or acquaintances who travel together often form relationships based on the pleasure of exploring new places, trying different cuisines, and experiencing diverse cultures rather than a deep alignment of virtues.
- Casual Dating Relationships: Some romantic relationships are primarily based on shared pleasure, with individuals enjoying each other's company, physical attraction, and shared activities without a strong emphasis on shared moral values.
- Gaming Partners: Individuals who connect through video games or other forms of gaming may share the pleasure of the gaming experience, forming relationships around the enjoyment of playing together.
- Foodie Friends: Friends who bond over a love of food and culinary experiences may prioritize the pleasure of trying new dishes, visiting restaurants, and cooking together without necessarily emphasizing shared virtues.
- Concert Companions: People who attend concerts, music festivals, or other live performances together may have relationships based on the shared pleasure of enjoying music and the live performance atmosphere.
- Adventure Seekers: Individuals who share a passion for adventure activities like hiking, skydiving, or extreme sports may form relationships based on the pleasure derived from these exhilarating experiences.
- Book Club for Enjoyment: Book clubs that focus on popular fiction or light literature may bring together individuals who primarily seek the pleasure of reading and discussing entertaining stories rather than exploring deep moral or philosophical themes.
- Leisurely Socializing: Casual friendships centered around leisurely activities, such as hanging out at coffee shops, playing board games, or watching movies together, may prioritize the enjoyment of shared leisure time over shared virtues.
In these examples, the relationships are built around shared activities or experiences that bring pleasure or enjoyment, and the individuals involved may not necessarily have a strong foundation of shared moral principles or virtues.