There may have been a time when a decision was made and you may have heard the words, "I did not have a choice." Regardless of the decision that "had" to be made, that was a choice. There will be times when an individual will be pressed for a decision - at that moment, when that decision is made, that is their "choice". There may be instances when one will feel their input is not important or feel they have any influence in the decision. By not speaking up, regardless, that is their choice. In every instance of life, we have a "choice". We can choose to speak up, stay silent, not get involved, try to intervene, to help, or not help. Regardless, everyone has a choice, it only matters how we use that option.
A simple example. Let's use a misunderstanding between friends or a couple. There is an argument, and both strongly feel they are right. Both have a choice. They can each choose to be stubborn and stand their ground (and potentially cause damage to the relationship because of pride), or they can choose to understand that being "right" may be the worst "wrong" ever. Relationships are not a competition. They are two imperfect people working together for the best outcome that compliments each other. Competitions create a winner and a loser, which may cause destruction and irreparable damage to a relationship. Being humble and preferring the other offers life, support, strength, love, value, and appreciation. Remember, “Love accepts immense imperfections; to love is to surrender to imperfect nature and the inevitable, to fully accommodate.” Excerpt From: T Whitmore. “Marriage and Intimacy: A Guide to Growing a Happy Relationship Filled with Love and Friendship.epub.” Apple Books.
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Author(s):Kevin and Mabel are a Ameri-Pino couple. He is American and she is Filipino. These are our thoughts and reflections about our lives and relationship together. Archives
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