Commitment in Relationships
I subscribe to the wonderful Lou Tice newsletter and today I received this, which I thoughT was worth sharing with anyone 
planning an engagement or a wedding during this seasonal time.
“Whether we’re talking about a personal relationship or a relationship with one’s work or art, commitment is a matter of how we look at things. It means making a choice and giving ourselves time to fully involve ourselves with whatever that choice is. If you are deeply committed to another person, the time you spend with him or her will be important to you, both in quantity and quality. Commitment means accepting your own and your partner’s limitations without resentment. However, it also means seeing past those limitations and appreciating each other’s unique qualities, talents and skills. Commitment also means being willing to settle for nothing less than authentic response, and being open to whatever that response may be. Perhaps more than anything else, it means a willingness to give the best we have without reservation - paying complete attention, giving and receiving in full measure, searching our souls for the truth, sharing that truth when we find it, and creating a welcoming and open environment for self-discovery.
When we are committed to another, their growth is as important to us as our own. In this climate, both personal growth and the growth of the relationship can do nothing but flourish.”
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