I was going to write a product praise post today, but I have decided to instead focus on a very important word: consideration.
It is a small word, but it has huge implications. In a relationship, a strong bond of communication and the continual use of consideration are paramount.
But consider this… small lapses in judgment that occur more often than not, that continually challenge your partner’s belief that you actually consider them. What do you want to do to make it better? Do you simply apologize, and hope that he can understand that you acted without thinking (again)? What if he doesn’t want an apology, because he knows that it will only be followed by future apologies?
I just wish that I was near the top of the list. I don’t have to be number one, but I do need to be on the list. I want to be considered, and more than just an after thought. I don’t mind mistakes, and I can handle a misstep here and there, but continually asserting that consideration is being utilized, while example after example of it being missing are being presented, just isn’t going to get better with a simple I’m sorry.
You actually have to want to change. I want to be more considerate, because I know that I am far from perfect myself; but I hope that you do too.
Why do relationships have to be so hard sometimes? If there are any solutions that are out there, I am all ears.
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