Saturday, January 18, 2014
Relationship Reflection
Relationships are important to me because they provide an opportunity for growth, fellowship, stability, friendship and love. There are several people in my life that I have positive relationships with which includes my husband, children, sisters and my niece Kylie.
The relationship that I have with my husband is the most important relationship that I have because he has to be my rock. When I am weak, he is strong. He helps to support our household financially, keep me focused on my goals and holds me accountable for my wrong doings. The next relationship is that with my children. As a mother the relationship that I have with my children is very important. I can truly say that I am blessed because two of my children are teenagers and they feel comfortable enough to come to myself and their father when they need help or advice with something. As a young teenager I lived with my aunt and uncle and I kept all my problems bottled up inside and would not share anything with them.
The relationship that I have with my sister is one that I cherish because I feel that I can call her and cry, laugh or complain without her judging or making fun of me. She and I are able to bounce ideas off each other as it relates to our business and marriages. Lastly, I mentioned the relationship with my niece because she is only four years old and she has a heart of gold. She currently attends my childcare and she is so loving. She will not let me start my day without giving her a hug and saying that I love her. When I enter her class on a daily basis she reminds me that she loves me by giving me a simple smile. I think that if all relationships were as easy and loving as the one we share the world would be a better place.
I think that there are several reasons people can’t keep positive relationships. Unfortunately, I have had what I thought was a great relationship to fail abruptly. I think this is because instead of the parties involved did not take the time to sit and talk and listen to one another. In order for a relationship to be positive you must have equal contributors. In the early childhood field having positive relationships can effect my work tremendously. If I have positive partnerships with people that can give me ideas and resources that can help improve and grow my program.
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Deon the insight you have on what a relationship is profound. I did a training class with providers the other night and we talked about what is dialogue and what it is not. Your take made me think about a relationship in the same since. In dialogue is something you should be able to grow and gain information from. In a relationship you should be able to grow in the relationship as a person and together because people are ever changing. However like you said a relationship should be stable even though you are steadily maturing and growing. Then with any relationship that aspect of love plays an important role with all the different types of love. Unfortunately as a part of life well all have expectations that sometimes fall short and relationships do the same for us but how you handle those let downs will reflect on how you will build future relationships.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend and colleague that I just ended a long time friendship with, it is hard. We worked together and shared the same philosophy about teaching children and one day it just all went south. I still haven't figured out quite what happened. It is hard to deal with when an important relationship fails, but I think in the long run we have to look at it like a learning lesson, pick yourself up, wipe yourself off and keep moving forward. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you have such a great relationship with your children. I have a toddler and another on the way and I hope when they are older they will have an open relationship with me and feel comfortable talking to me. Since we just got custody of my husband's 12 year old niece I am really worried that because we are starting so late we will not be able to build this relationship. Do you have any tips on how you built this relationship with your children?
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ReplyDeleteI thing that it is wonderful that you have a positive relationship with children. My mom and I have good relationship, she's essentially my best friend. I feel like I can come to her about anything and it's good to be able to be so open with her. I have a nephew that is four and I love our relationship! He always tells me, "TT you're my best friend and I'm your best friend." It has been amazing to watch him grow up.
Chelsey Crawford