Give it your all.
My long-time friend was in a difficult relationship. I walked with him as he encountered frustration, hurt, anxiety, and confusion over this relationship with someone he loved.
Relationships are messy. They are complex and require energy and effort. My friend seemed at times exhausted from the stress and difficulty that he was facing. That’s when he taught me an incredible lesson about life and love. I asked him why he didn’t just end the relationship and move on. He looked at me and said, “All my life I have been determined to fight for what I want. I know how to persevere and I know that this relationship is worth fighting for. So I will keep working to make this relationship healthy.”
I realize that there are times when relationships should end. However, too many times in today’s culture, we tend to focus on immediate gratification. Healthy relationships take time, discipline and determination.
I don’t know if my friend’s relationship will make it in the long run. I do know that he is committed to working on it. He is determined to do all he can to grow a healthy and meaningful relationship with the one that he loves. No matter what happens, in the end, he will have grown as a person and he will be able to say, “I gave it my all”. What a powerful reminder to all of us.
Those we love are worth our all. When we choose to fully invest in our personal and professional relationships, we will make a difference.
Larry
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