three relational reflections

longer title: lessons which prove that you don’t have to be in a romantic relationship to learn about relationships essentials

Honestly, daily life itself is rich with realizations. Someone doesn’t have to go through something like toxic relationships in order to be accustomed with the ill effects and one doesn’t have to jump into a poor decision hastily to know its consequences.

Walking with people closest to you can already be a learning opportunity. Moreover, one will get a grasp of the basics of a relationship while navigating kinships and friendships.

1. One should be willing to make sacrifices.

Sacrifices can be observed in the most mundane moments like lending your coworker a hand or prolonging a phone call to accompany your heartbroken friend. If you can give up comfort to give way to others, then that is sacrifice.

2. One will give time to what is important to them.

Everyone has time. I know you have encountered that statement. You probably noticed that you tend to prioritize what you consider essential and you only spend your free time with those you deemed important.

Perhaps, your love language is something else but if they allot you their time, rest assured you matter to them.

3. Coming face-to-face with issues is a part and parcel of any relationship.

I have never come upon a place or relationship without any form of fault. That statement may be so cliché but it can still be repeated. Now, the question is how motivated are we to confront those problems. It is easier said than done but we start being grown-ups the moment we take responsibility and stop our overindulgence in comfort.

The lessons don’t end with three. I’ve learned that respect and choosing your battles are both essential too but the three sum up my point.