| A | B |
| Paid Service | These relationships typically have very specific purposes, roles, and boundaries |
| Family | people who are not related biologically or through adoption, or marriage, but to whom we have made long-term emotional, financial, or other commitments |
| Friends & Associates | these relationships are primarily relationships of choice |
| Paid Service | These service providers may not share your same values, beliefs, or interests |
| Paid Service | Health Professionals |
| Family | these relationships tend to be more stable and long-term than other types of relationships |
| Family | these relationships often have a deep-rooted sense of obligation and connection |
| Friends & Associates | these relationships are based on desire to connect with the other person |
| Friends & Associates | in these relationships, people spend time together and interact for a commonly defined purpose |
| Friends & Associates | these relationships exhibit people who spend time together because they want to |