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Janbear
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2005 04:54 am
There are important steps I need to take if I want new relationships to last.

I need to allow a new relationship to grow in a healthy way by giving it the time it needs. When I go too fast in a relationship, necessary stages are overlooked, and I might find myself in a relationship destined to fail. When trees are planted and their roots aren't given enough time to grow deeply into the soil, they're sure to fall during a storm. When the roots are given time to grow slowly, strongly, and deeply, they will most likely weather any storm.

Relationships can be similar, because when they're taken too quickly, they're likely to fail at the first sign of difficulty. But if given the time to grow, they will withstand the winds of turmoil and crisis. If I meet someone I want to be with, I can care for our relationship by not going too fast. I will remind myself that a tree needs tender care and nurturing to grow and flourish, not fertilizers and chemicals that force it to grow faster.

Today I will take care of my new relationship by understanding what it takes to make it strong and lasting.
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troutfly1972



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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2005 08:34 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
I would often ask myself, "What can I do to make their day better"? This would allow us to be kind and respectful towards each other during rough times in the day or week. It was very helpful!
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soberaddy
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PostPosted: 04 Jun 2005 09:58 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
I didn't realized how much I needed to read this until I read it. I am in a new relationship and sometimes it's not all that easy. I definately need to give it time to grow and get stronger. But me being the good alcoholic//addict that I am, I want it done yesterday. One day at a time we can both make it grow and with patience and understanding leaves and flowers will appear but only once they have bloomed. angel

Thank you for this post Jan.

Love
Anne