The definition of mating ---> to join closely, to unite in marriage, to be paired for reproducing
So, the definition of "mating" pressure ---> to force or stress a good friend or companion or spouse to join closely (meaning like siamese twins??) or to unite in marriage or to be paired for reproducing (this is meant for animals, but then again humans are considered animals sometimes)
Somehow in my context it just mean "Fuckbuddy". Don't you think so?
Anyway, let's not dwell on that. The "mating" pressure I mean here is that I've been observing my friends for the past year and when it's nearing the exams, which is a VERY stressful situation, it seems that people like to mate at that critical moment. It's like one couple get together and the rest follow suit! Something like follow the leader kinda thing. Sem 7 BOOM! 2-5 couples blooms, Sem 9 BANG! 2 more! It's pretty interesting. So, what I wanna know is, is it due to the exam stress? Or is it due to being pressured to find a partner?
I noticed that the couples in the beginning usually deny that they like each other. Boy meets girl, become closer and closer, denies they like each other, firmly state they are JUST GOOD FRIENDS and before you know it they annouce "oh, yeah, we're a couple now". Sheesh! Denial then acceptance. Hmmm, sounds familiar... Maybe in between there's sadness and anger. Interesting.
Anyway, I'm really happy for my friends and wish all the best to them to find their "soulmate" :) And for those who haven't, you're in the DENIAL stage!
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