Likewise, dependability is not required for purposes other than those related to athletics. For example, a football player can depend on his teammates to block for him in the game, but not to pay off his mortgage. Activities shared with teammates are most often limited to athletic practices, games, and gatherings related to the particular sport.
In comparison to athletics, party friends are similar in many ways. People who go to the same parties may see each other all the time, but they are not bound by their relationship to be very intimate with each other. One can party with another person every single weekend but not know many personal details about that other person. The time spent in these relationships are limited to how many social gathering a person wishes to attend. Dependability is minimal, as one does not want to rely on a person he or she gets drunk with to help in important matters. This form of relationship is purely for entertainment and not for reliability.
Another necessary relationship in ones relationship is the professional relationship. These relationships are the ones that a person is involved with at their workplace. This type of relationship includes bosses, co-workers, and customers. The time spent in within these relationships varies on one's hours, but for the most part, takes up the bulk of their week. There is usually no personal information shared, as the relationships are purely business. Intimacy should be kept at a minimum to maximize work efficiency. Dependability and reliability is an important factor, but limited strictly on job related issues. The work relationship is an important one, as it is generally the relationship with the strictest set of guidelines. Activities included in the professional relationship is always limited to just those that occur in the workplace.
Another place people form relationships is in the educational setting. One associates with teachers and classmates by necessity, as interaction is required in the classroom setting.