Relationships are precarious and beautiful things no matter what kind they are. Some are meant to last forever while others, for only a moment within life. Maybe that is what makes them so beautiful. Even relationships that are never fully realized or fulfilled hold a majesty of their own, though there existence may have resulted in pain or loss it did at one point inspire love and happiness. Most relationships, I believe, retain their beauty no matter the outcome. Even so, no matter how long a relationship is destined to exist it should always be maintained until it has run its course.
Isn't it interesting how relationships can start from nothing? A chance meeting, s new job, even simply exploring or doing something new can lead you into a new one. All it takes is one person opening the door for another. Although it takes two to make it work, ironically it can only take one to make it end. Basically relationships, "...open at the close". Sometimes it is intentional, someone either physically or emotionally pushing you out of the door of their life, one that was once open for you, a welcoming entrance. But other times it is subtle, maybe unintentional even, but that doesn't make it any easier to take.
In truth I believe the subtle "shoves" are the worse. It starts with the decline of consideration, empty words, broken promises, procrastination--these all lead to the decline of trust and a quickly evaporating desire to remain within the relationship. Of course things, if left in such a state as this, begin to deteriorate rather quickly for the lack of trust is a consuming poison that murders affection, passion, desire and intimacy. By the time one or both parties realize it, there is nothing left to salvage. Such a sad and devastating realization can be rather traumatizing.
You see we chose how we navigate the course of our relationships with every word, action and decision. We must be careful and mindful for once poor choices are made the course into the storm becomes virtually inevitable. And once in it, it is very difficult to navigate out as much so as it is to repair the damage that is done. That is why we must not say we love and cherish someone if we do not bestow on them every regard that those words entail . We must always remember that words are powerful and should not be used carelessly and the same is true for actions. That is why we must always endeavor to do and be our best, no matter what, for those we have relationships with.
When these undeniable truths are forgotten, disregarded or overlooked that is when the door opens, that is when the opportunity is presented for the person that once held an open invitation is inadvertently encouraged to leave or someone else is encouraged to come in and steal them away. Always remember not to take them for granted for once that door is open you may lose one of the best and most important people in your life. Until another time I wish you love and happiness of the trust kind.
~Marissa
