Unconditional love can only blossom in the light of reciprocity
C. G. Thomas
Frustration is an understatement! You find yourself pacing the floor and fuming with anger because you apologized for that last incident and all you wanted was forgiveness and the chance to make things right… Well, not this time.
You see, taking advantage of the people or person in your life that loves you unconditionally can result in a separation of friendships and or the loss of your partner. It is important to recognize the value of a person or thing long before the potential loss occurs.
Sure, we have all made mistakes and or errors in judgment, however, that should not be your “go-to” as a cover for serious character flaws. The people that love us see past our mistakes, but they also see our potential. When we continuously take advantage of their kindness, patience, and willingness to work through issues… well, that unconditional love may eventually turn into conditional love or an episode of snapped (laugh please).
Here are some examples of how you might be taking advantage of your partner’s unconditional love:
-You have a history of infidelity and you continue to cheat on your partner, but they take you back each time.
-Your partner has repeatedly asked you to respect their wishes regarding certain topics or activities, but you do not listen.
-You have an anger problem and choose violence daily as a way to solve your problems.
-You treat your partner as if they are inferior and do not respect their contributions to the relationship.
The list could go on, but I think you get the idea. Not everyone has a forgiving heart and that apology and or character correction that comes years after your partner has made multiple attempts to work with you may be a day late and a dollar short.
When we love someone unconditionally, we are saying that we accept their flaws and all. However, that does not mean that we have to allow them to take advantage of us or our kindness. Unconditional love is a two-way street and should be treated as such. We must respect the people that love us enough to not take advantage of their good nature
So what can you do to prevent this from happening? It’s quite simple: recognize and respect the value the relationship affords you. Appreciate your partner and be mindful of their feelings. Just because they love you unconditionally, doesn’t mean they are a doormat. Show them the same respect, patience, and kindness that they show you and your relationship will thank you for it!
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I am not a relationship guru, however, my heart has been played like a fiddle a time or two… hell maybe even three. Love what loves you and you will be rewarded for it! I hope you’ve enjoyed your view inside the mind of Sugar Clark.
Be Blessed!
