Acharya Prashant explains that relationships are generally understood in two ways. The first is based on pre-defined labels like mother, father, friend, or sibling. In this approach, people follow established rules and norms of behavior dictated by these titles. This method is rooted in the past and often lacks freshness or life because the conduct is predetermined by social conditioning. When relationships are merely names or obligations, they can become burdensome and feel like a prison where individuals stay together out of compulsion rather than genuine connection.