Vivien: My Plant Partner
Exploring Partnership, Coexistence, and Intimacy in Everyday Life
She's My Plant Partner. She Drinks Gas-Free Mineral Water.
Finding the right life partner can be a daunting task, and the high divorce rate highlights the challenges of maintaining long-lasting relationships. Often, our expectations for partnerships are unrealistic and multifaceted.
I've found the perfect partner: Vivien, my comosum plant. She's low-maintenance, always up for a walk in the park, and never complains about my messy apartment.
Forget about the drama and heartache of human relationships.
The secret to a successful and fulfilling partnership lies in how we navigate everyday life together. Sharing living spaces, meals, resources, experiences, and supporting each other's well-being are essential components. It's about choosing the right person to share your life with, regardless of romantic or sexual involvement.
We've been together for a while, and our relationship has been nothing short of spectacular. We enjoy walks in the fresh air, indulge in coffee and cake (she has a thing for gas-free mineral water and fertilizer spikes), take selfies, and relax with classical music on lazy Sundays.
While some might find our partnership a bit unconventional, I've discovered that the most fulfilling relationships can sometimes be the most unexpected. So, next time you're feeling lonely, consider finding a plant partner. You might be surprised at how much fun you can have together.
Update: Vivien and I have decided to take a break. It seems our relationship was growing at a much slower pace than I had hoped. She also became quite picky about her fertilizer. We've agreed to a peaceful separation, and I've promised to water her regularly. Hopefully, we can rekindle our bond once she's feeling a bit more refreshed.
Year: 2012 Partnership: personal project Category: research, experiment My Involvement: concept, development