If you are struggling with the notion that giving 50/50 in your relationships is a myth, today’s Foster Friendships Friday commentary will get you thinking. After you listen to Eric Thomas’s, featured expert, “Thank God I’m Married” Season 5 video, you may have a change of heart. Is Giving 50/50 in Relationships a Myth? We have been given rare talents and gifts, which are unique to us. When we recognize them, and then begin to use these special qualities that make up our tailored stands of DNA, we soar to unlimited heights. In stark contrast, when we, humans that is, are forced to focus all of our energies on our weaknesses, feelings of anxiety are bound to rear their ugly head. If this is in fact true that no two people are like, and that we should expend the majority of our energy working on our strengths instead of attempting to be mediocre at all, should not these principles apply to our relationships as well? As simple as these concepts are, somehow these universal truths have been eclipsed by the common misconceptions that dominate much of societal thinking. In relationships, especially intimate ones, there exists the premise that there should be absolute equality; meaning that if he or she gives 50, then the other should do likewise. With this mentality, there is even distribution throughout all aspects of the partnership. Even though this is what is propagated, does this thinking really work in healthy, mutually-respectful relationships? It is something to consider. More importantly though, if this is your position on the matter, what is the quality of your relationship currently? Do an assessment right now. Is it rich, fulfilling, and interesting, or more on the dry and mundane side of life? You be the judge. Are you both encouraging one other to excel in using your strengths, or is there this expectation, spoken or not, to be a jack of all trades, but a master of none, if it helps you to use this metaphor? In sum, is giving 50/50 in relationships a myth, or do excellent, loving relationships require each partner to contribute 100 percent; doing what they do best? We will delve explore this topic here. https://youtube/watch?v=In3oWj2uMN8
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:02:36 +0000
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