Balance

Healthy relationships thrive when there is balance between giving and receiving. We know this. “do unto others” is an obvious way to achieve such balance.

Relationships do not thrive when needless conflict gets in the way. The balance falls away where one party takes, takes, and takes some more.

My advice ? recognize giving and receiving is possible even with someone who is conditioned for conflict. How? Take the high road. Be persistent. They will come around when they realize it’s no fun to perpetuate lose-lose.

There is not a minute of your precious time to waste. You deserve healthy relationships. Go make them!