A former boss told me that relationships only work if each partner gives 100%. I've thought about that statement about a million times over the past 22 years. Because I believed that statement is true, I've tried to give 100%, to most of my relationships. I say most, because not every boyfriend was a winner.
I believe that most females give 100% of themselves to the one they are with. Maybe it's because we are maternal by nature. I remember making chocolate chip cookies and brownies and what ever the guy I dated liked. Why did I do this? Because it made him happy. When I got married, I went to the grocery store and bought all his favorite foods. I offered back rubs, head massages, and scratching his back. I picked his clothes up off the floor and did his laundry. I could go on and on, but this list is depressing me. I suppose he has a list too, but my list is all about him. His list would include working and paying bills, but so did I. It would include doing yard work, taking care of the kids, and doing house repairs. Oh, no that was me too.
So I had an epifany! Instead of giving 100% to every relationship, I'm going to give 50%, or maybe 25%. Why you ask? Because I have finally decided to save myself for "the one". "The one" who gives me 100%. This might never happen, but being the romantic I am, I can hope.
My favorite quote is, "You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince." I can do that! And so can you! Life should be fun whether we are single or in a committed relationship. So I plan on kissing some frogs while I'm waiting for "the one", Mr. 100%, and so should you. But remember the #1 rule, BE SAFE! Never bring the frogs home, and don't go home with them. Always meet in a public place. Listen to your instincts. Keep me posted. I want to hear about the frogs and Mr. 100%. Don't be shy.
I believe that most females give 100% of themselves to the one they are with. Maybe it's because we are maternal by nature. I remember making chocolate chip cookies and brownies and what ever the guy I dated liked. Why did I do this? Because it made him happy. When I got married, I went to the grocery store and bought all his favorite foods. I offered back rubs, head massages, and scratching his back. I picked his clothes up off the floor and did his laundry. I could go on and on, but this list is depressing me. I suppose he has a list too, but my list is all about him. His list would include working and paying bills, but so did I. It would include doing yard work, taking care of the kids, and doing house repairs. Oh, no that was me too.
So I had an epifany! Instead of giving 100% to every relationship, I'm going to give 50%, or maybe 25%. Why you ask? Because I have finally decided to save myself for "the one". "The one" who gives me 100%. This might never happen, but being the romantic I am, I can hope.
My favorite quote is, "You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince." I can do that! And so can you! Life should be fun whether we are single or in a committed relationship. So I plan on kissing some frogs while I'm waiting for "the one", Mr. 100%, and so should you. But remember the #1 rule, BE SAFE! Never bring the frogs home, and don't go home with them. Always meet in a public place. Listen to your instincts. Keep me posted. I want to hear about the frogs and Mr. 100%. Don't be shy.