10/12/2011
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“I just need to know that it’s possible for two people to stay happy, together, forever.”
No relationship is perfect. No matter how perfect you may seem to be for each other, don’t, never, expect your relationship to be perfect. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship.
I was blessed enough to have my best friend as my boyfriend. As friends, we were perfect for each other. The perfect fit. Inseparable, compatible, perfect for each other. We understand each other in ways others may not understand us. We connect with an invisible, unbreakable thread. For two individuals not bound by any intimate relationship, we were perfect together.
But as a couple, we weren’t. No matter how compatible, or how perfect we seemed to be if we got together, that wasn’t the case when we actually did. No relationship is perfect, but you can make it work.
It is no secret that my boyfriend and I have problems from time to time. Sometimes, these problems make me think why on earth we were compatible in the first place. I can’t imagine how well we got along years ago, and now, here we were, fighting and arguing like there’s no tomorrow. When you’re so used to one thing, and something new pops in the picture, it’s hard to accept, it’s hard to let go. I couldn’t believe what was happening to us. I couldn’t believe what was happening to us that I came this close to giving up. Up until my good friend, Isa, made me listen to this podcast by Andy Stanley.
I don’t want to spoil what the podcast has to offer you. All I can say is that, IT IS WORTH LISTENING TO. I would like to share this not only to my friends who are in a relationship, but to my single friends as well. It is very helpful, and is truly a blessing. I was this close to giving up the person I loved the most just because I couldn’t see the bigger, clearer picture, and this podcast made me see that. Don’t get me wrong. This isn’t just for couples. It is also a good message for the single people who haven’t found the one yet.
This podcast will definitely change the way you think about love and relationships. It will help you understand how it is to really love, and how to keep this love alive, even after 10 or 20 or 50 years. I told Isa the only way we can save our relationship was if a miracle happens. Listening to this podcast was a miracle. It made me realize that there is more to what was currently happening in our relationship. There was something more we could do than just what we were used to. We could start loving (v.) each other again. It is truly a blessing. One of the best messages I’ve heard so far.
I encourage you guys, especially those who may be having problems and are on the verge of giving up, to try and listen to this wonderful message. I know you will be blessed after hearing this message. 🙂
It is possible for two people to stay happy, together, forever. But they must work on it. No relationship is perfect, but you can make it work.
Thank you, Isa, for this wonderful message. To download this podcast, search for Heartland Community Church on the iTunes store, and download the podcast entitled, “Staying in Love Pt. 1: Love is a Verb.”
Enjoy and may you be blessed!
Enjoy and may you be blessed!
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09/07/2011
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No, her door isn’t really red, but somehow, while thinking about this special girl, the name Brooke Davis crossed my mind. Brooke Davis, the girl with the red door.
Brooke Davis showed the world what she can do. Despite being heartbroken, going through a lot of high school ups and downs, she emerged victorious. With a clothing company, a handsome husband, and soon-to-be family, she was able to conquer her high school stereotype and prove to the world, and to herself, what she knew she could become one day.
Sounds like my very good friend, Isa.
Isa is one heck of a girl. She’s been through a lot the past few years. I’ve never seen or met anyone who has gone through such heart break and still emerge as strong a woman as she is. She may not know it yet, or she may but just forgets, but this woman will conquer the world. She has a good heart, a listening ear, and faith unlike any other friend I know. She’s a friend you can count on, anytime. A friend who will not only listen, but offer you sound advice, sometimes, harsh ones (hahaha, I still love you, Sas) if it will break you out of your crazy/dreamy state. She’s an excellent writer, one who can write about almost anything and make you interested in what she has to say, not to mention the dozens of insights one can get from her writing. Sometimes, just reading her blog will give you that eureka! moment. Check out her blog here.
Isa is one bubbly, perky, adorable little girl inside a 23-year old woman. She is responsible, mature, and officially an adult but she has not forgotten how it is to have fun and be a kid. She is a really good friend, and.. A girl after God’s own heart. I really admire this girl. She has got everything going for her, some of which she hasn’t noticed yet. I know she will continue to grow in love and one day, just like Brooke, conquer the world and herself.
To my very good friend, Isa. Happy, happy birthday! Know that you are so blessed and loved. Continue living a life full of goodness, love, and happiness. 🙂 Through thick and thin, crazy Chinese boys, one heck of a college experience, and hopefully, happy family lives. I am thankful to have you as a friend.
Thank you for going Chinese with me!
when pigs & penguins fly.. 