Relationships…
by: Liane Schmidt
…are they worth the sacrifice? What is it that makes them strong enough to withstand hardships, time, and the inherent change in life?
Some people say that its love. Some people say that love is not enough. Shared values, goals, and dreams: these have been a resounding factor in what I have heard time and time again, regarding this issue.
But some people have managed to make their relationship work when they have far different backgrounds and beliefs. The atheist marries the devote Christian; the vegetarian marries the die hard meat lover. How do such opposite connections come about? And, how do they last? This is where both theories seem to lose water.
So, I guess as I’m pondering today, the only key is that each situation is unique. It is a blending of love, shared respect; understanding and desire to make something last that two people will remain together, with both parties working 100% to make it work. If one is working harder than the other, he or she will always feel underappreciated or that something is lacking and vice versa. It is a balance, it is a dance, it takes trusting your heart.
Love is good, love is kind. If you want the very best for another person, then the love that comes from an enduring relationship will develop and grow naturally. It will not feel forced, it will feel right. Do not worry; it will come when it’s right.
(Though, some people say you must work really hard to maintain a relationship, I do not believe this to be true. Maybe there is still much I need to learn.)
If you’d love to read more about great thoughts on relationships, please feel free to visit Christina Paulsen’s site: Relationships. She is a talented and wise new friend.
November 16th, 2006 at 10:55 am
Liane-
I liked this thread very much. I think these ponderings are in all of our heads…I tried to expand on it in my article “Are Relationships Worth It?”
Best,
CP