Partner in Life

I didn't write this. I can't remember where I saw this statement though, but it gives us an image on how we should be in our relationship. It's a very nice thought to reflect on. 


Two people in a relationship should work together to improve themselves and their bond. What's the point of being in a relationship if you don't see yourself being together for the rest of your lives, right?


"A man is like a pillar, a woman like the crossbeam. A man is like the legs of a person, a woman like the trunk. A man is like the wings of a bird, a woman like the body. If the wings and the body become separated, then how can the bird fly? And if the pillar topples then the crossbeam will surely fall to the ground. Love is not two people gazing at each other, but two people looking ahead together in the same direction. A healthy relationship is one in which two people encourage each other to reach their respective goals while sharing each other's hopes and dreams. A relationship should be a source of inspiration, invigoration, and hope. If you genuinely love someone, then through your relationship with him or her, you can develop into a person whose love extends to all humanity. Such a relationship serves to strengthen, elevate, and enrich the inner realm of your life."