Appreciating the one you love . . .
Photo by h.koppdelaneyRemember when you started your relationship and then decided to take it to the next level and you said you hoped you could always keep appreciating each others differences? Well, that is a great sentiment but it is one that is not always followed through on and usually is the downfall of a seemingly good relationship. So how do you go about appreciating each others differences?
You can start the process of appreciating each others differences by engaging in activities that the other person deems amazing and you just can’t find a redeeming quality. For instance, if you love sports and your partner doesn’t it is the beginning of appreciating each others differences if your partner either chooses to join you or finds another means of entertainment while you enjoy your passion. This is not to say the sport becomes more popular than your mate. The best relationships are where you support and encourage each other.
However, if you are truly appreciating each others differences you realize that regardless of the qualities you don’t like in your partner it is those things that makes the person who they are. Any one deviation from the person’s demeanor could mean that they aren’t who they or you thought they were. It is important to remember to be appreciating each others differences on a day to day basis.
