Covalent or Ionic?

In my Chemistry class the other week we were learning about chemical bonding. There are two different kinds of bonds, one where the atoms share electrons and another where the electrons transfer. My professor was explaining that these unstable elements are forming bonds in order to reach a state of stability. They are "ultimately forming bonds to get to that noble gas state," she said. I may be going out on a limb here, but I made the following metaphor: human relationships are like chemical bonding. We form relationships with others in order to get to a nobler state, to become stable. In other words, the relationships we form are ultimately to get us to God. I know this point has been made before, but I wanted to reiterate it as much for your benefit as mine. Be sure to form good bonds.