A Walk In the Park

Who ever said relationships are a walk in the park were not lying.

They did however forget to mention that during this walk it's going to rain, snow, have hurricane wind storms, maybe a few tornadoes and be a bit overcast. But along with the bad there is the good! Sunrises, sunsets, hot periods and perfect cool breezes!

Here's what I've learned so far during my walk.

No matter how good and strong you think your relationship is. Even if you are enjoying the weather during this walk in the park, your partner may not be! Even if you think they are or should be! If you do not talk to them consistently then you might as well be walking alone! It's going to take work! You might have to walk a little fast, maybe even run! You are not always going to want to speed things up but there will be times when you can just stroll! That is the best thing you could do to make sure your walk in the park is a good one. Adjust! Together!

Make time for each other! Life gets busy! You make choices to create your daily circumstances! You can choose to be staring at your phone or chatting to someone else during this walk or you can put the damn thing away and pay attention to your loved one(s). Be present in the PRESENT! Because you might just blink and be miles further down the path without even remember how you got there!

Help out! If they trip, lend a hand! If the wind picks up, offer a your jacket! If the sun is shining, buy a bottle of water to share! It's not a bad thing to be selfish sometimes but when walking beside someone you must not be overly selfish! You are the only one to make you happy but if you are only thinking about you then why are you walking beside someone at all?

And of course the only thing I personally am working on!

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF! If the wind picks up and messes up your hair don't bitch that your partner suggested to go for the walk in the first place! Get a little messy! Roll around in the dirt and learn to laugh about it! You can't expect life to happen to you tomorrow if you don't get out there and enjoy what you have today! So what if the dishes didn't get done! Right Erin!... right!

But also remember that if you do not accept the person YOU are today, how can you expect others to accept you as well! Love yourself in order for others to love you back! Wear sunscreen if it's sunny out! Bring your own water. If you see a storm approaching, grab a rain coat or umbrella! Be prepared! And enjoy the walk no matter what kind of weather it happens to be! You did make the choice to stay where the weather is the way it is!

Now go enjoy that walk, run or stroll!