Relationship.........

Some say that life is a string of romances To some, it's series of choices and chances While some only live for the curious dances To whatever music's at hand. Some look for love in the eyes of a stranger while some love the thrill of the edges of danger. But I have found joy in a world full of anger Because I finally understand. You are Lord of Life, Love , and other mysteries. You know my future, you know my history I find in you all I ever need to know About life, Love, and other mysteries. (long time favorite song, by Point of Grace) So, life is unpredictable and full of different kinds of relationships. In quick succession you might be invited into someone's life, kicked out of another's, loved only for your usefulness, respected for your character, sought after and avoided. There will always be people that are your friend because they need you, whether for advice Or a listening ear Or an ago boost Or security Or out of boredom. And that's a big theme in my life. But I know now that those aren't the people to expect to be there for me when I need them, because the friendship isn't really mutual like that. And once they don't need me anymore, it's pretty common for the relationship to pretty much end. I would call that a need--based relationship. Then there's the people that are just there for a season, like maybe at a camp Or while you live in a certain place Or go to the same school. Part of what makes the relationship work is the proximity Or something you have in common Or whatever the season is defined by. It's mutual and healthy, and a lot of friends fall into that category. Once the season's over, though, the friendship slowly ends too. I'd probably call that a circumstantial relationship. Of course, we've probably all had friendships that were really based on a small part of us Or our personalities. Maybe you met through a math study group Or at work Or at a fan party, and the relationship never developed past that commonality. Those relationships can last quite awhile Or die quickly, but if they stay based on that narrow part of your life they stay based on that narrow part of your life they never develop into meaningful Or memorable relationships. I'd call that a narrow relationship. .................to be continued