For a Friend Modern day writers stress the importance of respect for healthy relationships. The man should respect his woman and the woman should respect her man. One of the less talked about aspect of this business of respect is the respect of your peers for your partner; for your relationship. If were not careful, the ones closest to us can be the toxin that threatens the health of our relationship. There are lines that cannot be crossed and your friends should know this. A friend who respects your relationship will never put you in a position that compromises its values or causes you to disrespect the person who holds the previlaged priority place in your life. A simple tester: If you cant openly share it, it probably isnt something you want to be doing. There are some though who feel comfortable in doing that thing, in a covert manner, knowing fully well its something their partner wouldnt be happy about. Thats the thing though, that your partner wouldnt be happy about it, is really the only tester you need. Respect calls for you to consider the other persons feelings at all cost. If you tend to frequently indulge in covert actions and feel comfortable doing so, maybe its time to consider why you are even in the relationship. The flipside: Heres what most people dont consider, if the tables were turned, your friend would probably protect his/her relationship at all costs; even if it meant putting you on the back burner. So many erode the values of trust and honesty because theyre too timid to lovingly stand up for the one they are with. A friend who respects you will respect your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend. Instead of causing harm, they will help you to be the best him for her/her for him. The next time your friend makes a request of you or puts you in a questionable position, ask yourself is this action honorable and does it say I know the worth of the one Im with #VariedSchoolsOfThought #AfterDark
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:58:51 +0000