Friday, January 17, 2014

Relationship Reflections

Good relationships are what we strive for in life right? A good relationship with our parents, a good relationship with our children and a good relationship with our spouse. These are the three most important relationships in my life and in most peoples lives. I think the reason why these are the most important relationships in our lives is because typically these people are the closest to us, these are the people who help define who we are. If we do not have a good relationship with them, what does it say about us? 

Family relationships are extremely important to me. These are the people who support me and love me unconditionally. What ever mistake I make they will be there. It is comforting to know that there are people that will always be "in your court". It makes navigating the scary and uncertain aspects of life a little less scary. 

It is important for me to have a strong relationship with my daughter for all of the above reasons and more. I want her know that no matter what, I will be in her corner. I think that children who have supportive parents are more successful than those who do not. Children who grow up with good relationships with their parents know that there is someone out there with there best interest at heart, someone who will help encourage them to achieve there dreams. 

I have recently met the ten year mark at my job and this has made me realize that I also value relationships with my boss and co workers. Over the years we have seen each other give birth to children, marry, divorce and mourn the deaths of our family members. In a way this makes us family. On a daily basis we spend many hours together. We work together to ensure that the children in our care receive the best care possible. This takes collaboration and team work. Having a good relationship with my boss and coworkers has helped me to make it to ten years on my job. 

Think about what relationships are important to you.