Sometimes the differences are wonderful since they fulfill one’s needs. But there are also times when the differences become flashpoints. Times when a meeting of the minds just isn’t possible. Again, unless the matter at hand will seriously disrupt the relationship, strong couples come to the conclusion that it isn’t worth fighting about and agree to disagree.
Not so with couples who do not have the same level of love. They hold to their respective positions come what may. They say that they do so as a matter of principle, even if it means sacrificing a measure of peace and harmony in the process. They have not learned to dance with the music that they don’t like.
Happy couples understand the meaning and importance of compromise. And they accept that any compromise will call for adjustment, adaptability and consequently, change. Change that might not be of their liking, but change that is necessary in order to keep the fires of their love burning brightly. And because they value their love so dearly, they accept change wholeheartedly even if it hurts. They put their pride in their pocket and show a measure of humility as they submit to the compromise agreement.
You don’t see this in lesser relationships. Spouses would rather remain entrenched in their ways rather than give an inch. And if and when they do bend, they do it with a scowl and a heavy heart that clearly says, “I give in, but I hate it.” This isn’t something that promotes love.
Loving couples do as little as they can do disrupt their relationship and everything in their power to enhance it. And they do this on a 24-hour basis. Always alert, always attentive. Their love demands it. – Bob Garon
Call at 820-6107 or 825-1771 or e-mail me at gvcbuenca@vasia.com or write me at P.O. Box 2099 MCPO, Makati City.
Not so with couples who do not have the same level of love. They hold to their respective positions come what may. They say that they do so as a matter of principle, even if it means sacrificing a measure of peace and harmony in the process. They have not learned to dance with the music that they don’t like.
Happy couples understand the meaning and importance of compromise. And they accept that any compromise will call for adjustment, adaptability and consequently, change. Change that might not be of their liking, but change that is necessary in order to keep the fires of their love burning brightly. And because they value their love so dearly, they accept change wholeheartedly even if it hurts. They put their pride in their pocket and show a measure of humility as they submit to the compromise agreement.
You don’t see this in lesser relationships. Spouses would rather remain entrenched in their ways rather than give an inch. And if and when they do bend, they do it with a scowl and a heavy heart that clearly says, “I give in, but I hate it.” This isn’t something that promotes love.
Loving couples do as little as they can do disrupt their relationship and everything in their power to enhance it. And they do this on a 24-hour basis. Always alert, always attentive. Their love demands it. – Bob Garon
Call at 820-6107 or 825-1771 or e-mail me at gvcbuenca@vasia.com or write me at P.O. Box 2099 MCPO, Makati City.
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