Just a thought on relationships

There is a cliché that goes "No man is an island." Simply put, humans are social by nature. In one way or another, they mingle and desire to belong to a particular group to which they feel a sense of belongingness.

Growing up, I would say my relationship started with my family. I learned the value of respect and the value of belongingness. In my school age, I socialized and met new friends. In my newly built relationships, I was able to establish a new meaning: that relationship is also about respect, about understanding what others' beliefs are and accepting our unique differences.

There are times when relationships are never as easy as respecting/understanding to gain a sense of belongingness. Like any other issues in this world, it has its complexities.  "It's complicated" (goes a famous Facebook status). It’s the humps and the bumps of any relationship that makes it a bit more difficult that no one could ever imagine.

What makes relationships different from one another? Is it the people involved? Is it the degree of emotions poured into? Is it the length of the relationship? I guess, what makes it different from one another is the presence of love.

Relationships last because the individuals involved chose to. There is no one to blame once it fails. If it succeeds, we cannot give the credit to just one person. Relationships work because both parties involved wanted to make it work. Relationships fail because both are unwilling to work things out. In other words, there is not enough love present to fight for the relationship anymore.

Lastly, 1 + 1 = 3. You + your partner + God = a tested relationship formula

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