The definition of Life from Oxford Languages is “The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.” A key component of “life” is the ability to reproduce. In order for life to have happened, it had to survive different elements as well as reproduce. After years of this occurring on earth’s surface, we are now at a point where we are “conscious” of the experience of life. This consciousness is an attempt to aid us in continuing “life” beyond ourselves. Being a human means we are alive. Humans reproduce sexually, which according to Oxford Languages is “The production of new living organisms by combining genetic information from two individuals of different types (sexes).” This means that our existence inherently relies on being able to form a relationship with another individual. Thus, the human experience is the conscious ability to relate with other people.
Our ability to adapt and survive relies on our ability to fulfill different needs. Humans are spiritual creatures requiring complex needs to live a satisfactory life. Although there are some people who are 100% self sufficient in meeting all their needs, that is not true of the majority of the population. One of the most difficult struggles of human existence is the ability to build meaningful relationships in our lives. People generally navigate life based on gut instincts and the opportunities presented to them. This doesn’t allow much room for conscious decisions. Relationship building is not a concept generally taught and more of an instinct we gain in life through trial and error. This theory will attempt to analyze the characteristics of relationships as well as provide a framework to view the different relationships in our lives. Having a better understanding of our needs and the needs of others can help us define expectations and boundaries in our relationships. Using this framework can also provide an opportunity for self-analyzation to help build the types of relationships we want in our lives. This paradigm assimilates theories such as the Social Exchange theory, the Self/Other theory and Maslov’s Hierarchy of Needs. However, there are many factors and influences that had led to this understanding. This paradigm led to the creation of the Kaleidoscope Theory.