Relationships

Relationships are hard. I'll be the first to admit. I am now engaged and it's a struggle trying to stay on the same page. We love each other and we have a son, so we make it work. I do believe that we are compatible, but like any other couple, we do have things to work on.

Men and women are different. People are different. Based on our experiences, we may view the world differently. It's wonderful to come in contact with someone who has the same view as you, but more times than not, it's all about compromise and trying to see eye to eye. Sometimes, you just have to agree to disagree. Is it all really worth it? Choose your battles. We only have this one life to live. The reality is, we're all going to have our date with death at one time or another, so we might as well live our life to the fullest. Arguing and nitpicking with our mates over pettiness is not a way to live one's life to the fullest. I'm making a commitment to God and I'm not turning back. Life is just too short to be angry, mad upset and pissed off all the time. We all have to learn to get along and respect one another as people if nothing else.

I'm moving on and I'm not holding on to the past. It's easier said than done, I know that. How do you let go of something that hurt you so deeply. How do you just pick up and move on like it never happened? I believe that like everything in life, getting over the past is a process and it doesn't happen over night. The good thing is that God will cover you as you're going through and when you come out bright as new the world will seem like a whole new place and your perspective will be livelier than ever.

We can't give up before we get to the good part. We have to keep going and we have to keep pressing on. God is the end all be all. He will be your strength, your pillar, your stronghold, whatever you need him to be and he will do it lovingly and with care. I'm so glad to have found the Lord within or I don't know how I would make it. He gives me guidance and the strength I need to face the challenges of each day and the challenges of my life. The challenges are getting to be less and less and the rewards are starting to come. I'm learning to see my cup as half full rather than half empty. Until next time, be blessed.

Love,

KM