Assume, and help the ship sink! (The Ship of Relationship — 4)
The Ship of Relationship 1 — Prevent the Ship of Relationship from Drowning!
The Ship of Relationship 2 — Strengthen the Ship of Relationship!
The Ship of Relationship 3 — Fake it, but with a Genuine Heart!
“Assumption are the termites of relationships.” — Henry Winkler
Every living being is unique and possess a unique viewpoint. A viewpoint is formed from the knowledge a person receives and from his/her experiences. For example, each student in a class will have a different opinion about the same teacher (because of different experiences).
Conflicts happen when the individuals perceive the same situation differently. Often, people tend to avoid discussing these differences. Why? Either we assume, “I am right, so no need to discuss” or as simple as, let’s avoid the conflict. Though appearing as a safe option, it builds up an invisible wall of unexplored differences.
“Variety is the mother of enjoyment.” — Benjamin Disraeli
The richness of life is because of its variety. Imagine eating same food item every day! Frustrating, isn’t it? Variety adds taste to life. Same holds good for relationships. The right attitude to look at these differences is to visualize them as an opportunity to understand the other person better. And this deepens the relationship!
Creation of a relationship is easy, not its maintenance! It requires constant effort and there can be mistakes. Bhagavad Gita 18.48 encourages us by informing that every endeavour has some fault, just as fire is covered by smoke.
“A relationship never dies a natural death. It is murdered by ego, attitude, and ignorance.” — Srinivas Shenoy
So, don’t make assumptions and build up a wall. Instead, be open, discuss and utilize the conflicts as an opportunity to understand the other person in more depth!
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My personal suggestion: Please read the Bhagavad Gita As It Is by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada for deeper insights.
