The “princess treatment” or “bare minimum” trend has been surfacing on social media. In the trend, you ask your significant other a variety of questions to determine whether a certain action constitutes “princess treatment” or “bare minimum”. Allowing others to gain insight into the expectations each person has in their relationship. The way one views and defines what is showing extra love and affection can vary from person to person due to previous life experiences, cultural norms or personal desires.
One may believe getting your significant other flowers every once in a while is princess treatment, while others believe it’s the bare minimum. There are many perspectives when it comes to love and how one should be treated when they are in a relationship.
Sophomore Genevieve Rodriguez expresses what she constitutes as bare minimum.
“The bare minimum is doing just enough to scratch the surface,” Rodriguez said.
According to some, you are simply meeting the lowest expectations in a relationship, whether it’s having respect for each other or being loyal to one another. It is not an extraordinary act of love, but you’re doing what is required to maintain a healthy, functional relationship.
Rodriguez shares what “princess treatment” means to her.
“You do a lot for someone that most people would not do for their lover,” Rodriguez said.
Many believe that “princess treatment” is when you go above and beyond for your partner, it is when you take time out of your day to do something a little extra for them. Going beyond for your partner allows them to feel appreciated and loved.
Sophomore Andy Anaya states their thoughts on what “princess treatment” represents to her.
“Going above and beyond for your partner is doing things that aren’t exactly required,” Anaya said.
When you’re treating your partner to a “princess treatment” it means you are putting in extra effort in the relationship out of care, love and respect. These actions are done out of the love you have for your partner, not because you feel that it’s an obligation to do so.
One can show love to their partner in various ways. One example is, making a day all about your partner, where you bring small gifts, plan a date, hang out with them most of the day or even make their favorite food.
Such forms of love are some of the ways one shows care, which can vary depending on the person, as one may show affection through physical touch or words of affirmation. It is important to keep in mind what love language your partner may have.
Your way of showing love may be physical touch, while your partner’s way of showing affection may be an act of service. Acting upon your significant other’s love language lets them feel seen and heard. The trend has not only allowed viewers to have an insight into others’ expectations in a relationship, it also lets us know the different ways of showing affection and love to our significant other.
