So I have figured it out. I have figured out the root of my problems when it comes to relationships. I am not afraid of commitment or not being good enough for another person. I am not afraid of fighting, arguing, or having issues with how we may raise our children. I am not afraid of being cheated on nor am I scared that I will get into an abusive relationship. My fear is much more basic than that. I do not want to hurt the other person - whether it be in a decision I make, something I say, something I do not do, or just being too insensitive. I am more scared of hurting the other person than ever being hurt.
Love and relationships are confusing subjects. There are barriers and roadblocks to overcome, decisions at forks to be made, u-turns to be had, and citations to be given when laws aren't obeyed. Yes, that was a lot of road/traffic comparisons, but think about it. Love is a lot like driving a car. You make the decision to get behind the wheel, just like you make the decision to get into a relationship. You make the decision of how careful you want to be, or how many risks you want to take. But once you actually start driving, you don't only have to keep your own decisions in mind but other peoples as well - whether someone will pull out in front of you, whether they decide to brake-check, or weave across the center line. All people involved must be considered, just like in a relationship.
I write to you today considering this topic of love and its similarities to driving because I am definitely in the car, and feel as if I am making the best and most appropriate choices for both parties involved. But relationships are tricky, and have to be handled with care. It is always important to remember that people have emotions and hearts, and a person's feelings must be considered with every decision - just like you would consider a passenger in your car when you are driving. So what decision do I make? Do I take the left or the right road at the fork? Do I make a u-turn and go back.... HELL NO. Do I want to take the risks necessary to make this road trip the best road trip ever? I think so.
Love and relationships are confusing subjects. There are barriers and roadblocks to overcome, decisions at forks to be made, u-turns to be had, and citations to be given when laws aren't obeyed. Yes, that was a lot of road/traffic comparisons, but think about it. Love is a lot like driving a car. You make the decision to get behind the wheel, just like you make the decision to get into a relationship. You make the decision of how careful you want to be, or how many risks you want to take. But once you actually start driving, you don't only have to keep your own decisions in mind but other peoples as well - whether someone will pull out in front of you, whether they decide to brake-check, or weave across the center line. All people involved must be considered, just like in a relationship.
I write to you today considering this topic of love and its similarities to driving because I am definitely in the car, and feel as if I am making the best and most appropriate choices for both parties involved. But relationships are tricky, and have to be handled with care. It is always important to remember that people have emotions and hearts, and a person's feelings must be considered with every decision - just like you would consider a passenger in your car when you are driving. So what decision do I make? Do I take the left or the right road at the fork? Do I make a u-turn and go back.... HELL NO. Do I want to take the risks necessary to make this road trip the best road trip ever? I think so.
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