You Only Get So Many Wins

I have a personal theory;   

 

“In any relationship; ‘you only get so many wins.’”

 

You and your spouse are at odds over (fill in the blank)?

-        You only get so many wins.

 

You’re arguing with the Boss about how the job should be done, or when?

-        You only get so many wins.

 

Your demanding how your kids will behave (clean the room, do the chores, homework, music, friends, etc.)?

-        You only get so many wins.

 

In every relationship that you have, with your parents, with your siblings, with your teachers, with your mate, with your friends, heck, even with your pets.  You only get so many wins.

 

Now I’m not saying don’t fight for what is important.  You have to have your standards, and you have to stand up for what you believe in. 

 

But, be smart, make sure that when you stand up, when you fight, when you insist that it is your way; make sure that it’s an important enough issue that you are willing to spend what may be your last relationship win on.

 

Copyright © 2013 Marty Vandermolen