Memoir Monday #27. Relationship advice [ENG-ESP]
The truth is that the topic of the week is a temptation to give advice because there is always a lot to say about relationships, but at the same time each relationship is so particular that it has its own dynamics, giving us a perspective that what works or has worked for me does not resonate with whoever reads or listens to it.
However, given the nature of this work which is to collect my memories for my children and granddaughters to read at some point, I am very encouraged to share with you some of what I have learned in my relationships.
Respect is one of the broadest values that exist and in my opinion it is the one that can make a relationship, any relationship, last in time on good terms. Much has been said about respect and in practice it correlates with other values, let's talk about it.
It all starts with respect for yourself, your integrity and dignity, when I have respect for myself, I know that I can give myself to the other without losing myself in him, without losing my essence, what I am, I know what my limits are and how far my freedom goes, from this respect trust is built, and solidarity, knowing that the other is there for you, that you count on that person as the mandate says, in good times and in bad.
Now, as it is a couple, everything that can imply respect runs in two directions, what is for you is for the other and although you will not find anyone who is the same as you, it is important that there is a high level of coincidence in the perception and practice of the values that you handle, otherwise it is very likely that the disagreements arise soon and are of deep level.
And speaking of coincidences, there is a physics principle that states that opposites attract and this has been extrapolated to couple relationships, but is it really valid when we are talking about forming couples? It seems to me that from the beginning it could be just attraction, but if you want consolidation the more interests you share the better.
I insist, it is not about looking for your double, but common interests unite, for example, if you like to read, and he doesn't, what will happen when you are reading? He will probably respect your time and space and look for something else to do; if he likes to meet with friends, talk, and you don't find attractive elements in his groups, what will happen? The idea is not to like everything about everything, but keeping the scales balanced, believe me, goes a long way in strengthening bonds, smoothing out rough edges and improving communication.
The common interests are only a part of the whole, in a wider space we can say that there are our purposes of life that, in principle, each one comes with his own. The beautiful thing that makes living together as a couple the best way of being and living is to fit the pieces of both purposes to walk together towards the unique project that we have proposed. Does it sound romantic? That's what I like, to feel and live that way.
Another advice I give you, and to close is to look at people with good humor and of course, you cultivate your good humor, there is nothing like the willingness to be well, to give situations their fair value, without exaggeration or minimize them and what we can see with lightness let's take advantage of it, so we flow in the relationship without stagnation for no reason.
Life is full of beauty and when we decide to share ours with someone, the best thing we can do is to enjoy the journey.
This is my participation in Memoir Monday #27 (9/9-9/15) - What is your best relationship advice?. Activity proposed by @ericvancewalton, which gives me great satisfaction and expectations. Thank you.
En Español
La verdad es que el tema de la semana es toda una tentación para explayarte a dar consejos porque de las relaciones, las de pareja, siempre hay mucho que decir, pero al mismo tiempo cada relación es tan particular que tiene su dinámica propia, dándonos una perspectiva de que lo que funciona o ha funcionado para mí no resuena en quién lo lee o escucha.
Sin embargo, dada la naturaleza de este trabajo que es recoger mis memorias con el fin de que mis hijos y nietas lo lean en algún momento, me anima mucho compartirles algo de lo que he aprendido en mis relaciones de pareja.
Respeto es uno de los valores más amplios que existen y en mi opinión es el que puede hacer que una relación, cualquiera, perdure en el tiempo en buenos términos. Del respeto se ha hablado mucho y en la práctica se correlaciona con otros valores, conversemos sobre ello.
Todo comienza con el respeto a ti mismo, a tu integridad y dignidad, cuando tengo respeto por mí misma, sé que puedo entregarme al otro sin perderme en él, sin perder mi esencia, lo que soy, sé cuáles son mis límites y hasta donde llega mi libertad, desde este respeto se construye la confianza, y la solidaridad, el saber que el otro está allí para ti, que cuentas con esa persona como reza el mandato, en las buenas y en las malas.
Ahora bien, como se trata de pareja, todo lo que puede implicar respeto corre en doble sentido, lo que es para ti es para el otro y aunque no vas a encontrar a nadie que sea igual que tú, es importante que haya un alto nivel de coincidencia en la percepción y práctica de los valores que manejan, de no ser así es muy probable que los desencuentros surjan pronto y sean de nivel profundo.
Y hablando de coincidencias hay un principio de la física que afirma que los opuestos se atraen y esto se ha extrapolado a las relaciones de pareja, pero realmente es válido cuando estamos hablando de formar parejas? Me parece que de entrada pudiera ser solo eso atracción, pero si deseas consolidación mientras mayores intereses compartan será mejor.
Insisto, no se trata de buscar tu doble, pero los intereses comunes unen, por ejemplo, si a ti te gusta leer y a él no ¿Qué pasará cuando tú estés leyendo? Es probable que respete tu tiempo y espacio y busque otra cosa que hacer; si a él le gusta reunirse con amigos, conversar y tú no encuentras elementos atractivos en sus grupos, ¿qué va a pasar? La idea no es que les guste todo de todo, pero mantener la balanza equilibrada, créeme, que ayuda mucho a estrechar los lazos, limar asperezas y mejorar la comunicación.
Los intereses comunes es solo una parte de la totalidad, en un espacio más amplio podemos decir que están nuestros propósitos de vida que, en principio, cada uno llega con el suyo. Lo hermoso y que hace que la convivencia en pareja sea la mejor forma de estar y vivir es ir encajando las piezas de ambos propósitos para caminar juntos hacia el proyecto único que nos hemos propuesto. ¿Suena algo romántico? Eso me gusta, sentir y vivirlo de esa manera.
Otro consejo que les doy, ya para ir cerrando es que se fijen en personas con buen humor y por supuesto, ustedes cultiven su buen humor, no hay como la disposición a estar bien, a darle a las situaciones su justo valor, sin exageraciones ni minimizarlas y aquello que podemos ver con liviandad aprovechémoslo, así fluimos en la relación sin estancamientos por sin razones.
La vida está llena de hermosura y cuando decidimos compartir la nuestra con alguien, lo mejor que podemos hacer es disfrutar el viaje.
Esta es mi participación en el Memoir Monday #27 (9/9-9/15) - What is your best relationship advice? . Actividad propuesta por @ericvancewalton, que me produce gran satisfacción y expectativas. Gracias, gracias.
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Interesting !
I picked a vital point from this writeup,
respect respect goes a long way to keep relationship going, respect helps to build love among each other and respect helps each and everyone involved in a relationship to stay within the limit not overstepping boundaries even when it's family members.
Sí, definitivamente, todo comienza y permanece bien, cuando hay respeto. Saludos, gracias por pasar y comentar @beauty197
You are most welcome
Thank you for sharing
Greetings, thanks for stopping by and commenting😊
I agree with you Damarys (@damarysvibra) and that I forgot to mention in my participation, that good humor is a wonderful ingredient that helps in communication and to face together difficult or rough topics.
I read your text with a smile, which means I liked it.
Greetings from this side of the planet.
Hello @germanandradeg, there are so many details that one misses at the moment, for example to my three young nieces who have recently established “serious” relationships, when we touch these topics I tell them: Do not do anything three days in a row that implies responsibility that you do not want, because on the fourth day they will claim you because you did not do it, for example and I start with my rosary of noes:
Don't pick up crossed shoes, don't pick up dirty clothes from the floor, or from the bathroom, don't pick up tools, don't pick up the plate from the table, don't look for the clothes she is going to wear... of all this I have stories some joking and others heavy because what you start doing to please and as a gesture of attention soon becomes an obligation losing all its original charm. 🙂🙂
That goes for any relationship. What you do a few times for a favor or courtesy turns against you and for that, you go to the wall.
Excellent advice for a long and happy relationship @damarysvibra! I only now realize you and @irvinc are a couple, not sure how I missed that! You are both blessed to have each other, treasure each moment <3