"Those who truly love us will never knowingly
ask us to be other than we are."
Mark Nepo
There is a tendency to project our best selves early in a relationship whether it be business, social or personal. In a sense we become a sales person highlighting the accomplishments we have made so far in our busy lives. Often times, our sales pitch does not include how we like to stay in our pajamas until noon or how we cuddle with a favorite book for hours at a time.
It is said that opposites attract so how exactly does that work out? The farm boy is dazzled by the citified slick gal and he is surprised when his rural family balks. The go getter bristles with energy, but finds comfort in the hibernation practices of his new mate, until he is totally frustrated by being isolated.
The key, I believe, is respect. We each get to be who we want to be with respect to our boss, friends, and partners. Just because we join together, does not mean that we each give up our passions. There must be a blend and a flexibility woven into any relationship.
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