I've heard an analogy that there are three types of relating: - Therapy - Yoga - Enlightenment This is a very unusual point of view so let me explain: what

I've heard an analogy that there are three types of relating: - Therapy - Yoga - Enlightenment This is a very unusual point of view so let me explain: what you've described is therapy relating. It's when you need consolation, a hug, someone to listen to, etc. Yoga is doing things together to experience something new or get something done. This is activity-based friendship, travel, telling stories, etc. Enlightenment is woo-woo type of relating where you relate to people the same way you relate to everything else in life - without purpose, you just do. These are of course very broad strokes.