All relationships have rules and expectations guiding them.
To excel in a particular relationship and
also enjoy all the entitlements due to you in it, you must know and
understand the rules guiding that type of relationship.
A wife that wants to enjoy the joy of a good husband must
understand men and know how to bring out the best in her man. She must have a
sound understanding of the duties, roles and responsibilities of a husband. She
must also know the rights, entitlements and expectations of a good husband
material.
A husband that wants to know the joy of having a good wife
must understand the nature of women. He must know how to love and cherish a
woman into submission. He must be ready to live up to his duties and
responsibilities as a good head. He has to be willing to invest substance and
value into his woman so as to be able to enjoy respect and honour from and
through her.
Parents must have a proper understanding of the relationship
between them and their children. They have to understand that their children
are not an extension of their lives but they are unique and separate
individuals in their own right. Being a father or a mother is a privilege given
to mentor and be fully involved in the formation process of a human being. The
power attached to this responsibility/privilege is enormous. It should not be
abused or taken for granted. Rather, it should be cherished and respected,
knowing fully well that the relationship you share with your child is not a
static one but an evolving relationship, that will keep changing/maturing from
time to time, with constant change in the dynamics of the relationship if it is
to be a healthy and loving relationship. It's a well informed child that will
be dutiful and responsible. And a responsible child need not necessarily be at
the beck and call of his/her parents as long as provision is made for those
that will be.
In an employer/employee relationship, punctuality, respect,
accountability, honesty, integrity, honour, responsibility and intelligence is
key. So also is a sense of individuality, confidence, conviction and respect
for self. For people will treat you the way you allow yourself to be treated.
In every kind of relationship, know the rules and
expectations that governs it, so that you will not be frustrated in your
relationships. Align yourself with the demands placed on you, place demands on
the other party (ies), ensure that your needs are being met as you meet the
needs of others for a mutually beneficial relationship.
Life is to be enjoyed and not to be endured!
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