I've Got a Broken Wing

Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.

Communication. It's key to a relationship. It doesn't matter if you're the type of person that holds everything in. You have to fight against everything you know, and open the gate to your mind. The little things that may mean nothing to one, may mean the world to the other. People see things differently, and you've got to remember that. You've got to help each other see what the other person is seeing or else you'll never be on the same page. You have to tell a person what's going on, instead of leaving them to assumptions and doubts, or hell, leaving your own self to assumption and doubts. ASK QUESTIONS! GET IT OUT! That's how a team works effectively! Also, in a relationship, you can't over think every little thing. You have to remember that your partner is still a person: A separate entity from you. They still have their own problems and a life that can't and won't always revolve around you. School, work, family, and numerous other stressful factors of every day living. That stress can build up on them, and if they want a little time for relaxation or get snappy, you can't automatically take that in offense. It has nothing to do with you. They can't stop feeling something or hold their emotions aside subconsciously just for you. Maybe it feels like they should, but that's called being idealistic which doesn't work in the real world, honey! You've got to step back and put yourself in their shoes. Take the time out to see what they're going through and understand how and why they're feeling the way they are. If you can, help, but if it's something you have no control over, give them space to breathe. If you can help, but they don't want you to, okay. Leave it at that. Don't take it personally. If you do, explain that to them. Don't hold it in and let it rot within you. Like I said, communicate. If it's out in the open, it's easier for both of you to work on and therefore, solve. You can't just give up on something that you worked so hard for in the first place. A relationship takes time and commitment and if there's a will, there's a way!

That's sort of a reminder to myself, in a way. I hope I'll remember when the time comes.