The natural seasons that every relationship passes through
All relationships go through a number of stages and phases. Navigating them takes embracing the ride and understanding the journey.
by: E.B. Johnson
Though we traditionally think of love as teddy bears and boxes of chocolate, modern love is a strange and complex thing, full of all kinds of up’s and down’s and in-between’s. Healthy partnerships require communication, respect and a lot of mindful intent, but they also require embracing the natural disruptions and hardships that are a part of the process. Only when we learn how to understand the seasons of our relationships can we commit to them honestly, earnestly and in good faith.
If you want a relationship that can stand the test of time, you have to work hard to understand the natural phases that dictate the passage of that relationship over time. Though we would like to believe in the Hollywood ideal of love, honeymoon’s don’t last forever and every relationship holds heartbreak. What really matters is that we learn how to mitigate that heartbreak and embrace the romantic journey for what it is. From spring to summer, autumn to winter — our relationships are constantly shifting and changing. It’s our job to learn how to weather that storm.
