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August 1, 2010
Repairing a broken relationship
When our car breaks down, we don’t think twice about having it repaired. So why don’t we do the same when a relationship breaks down? Good question.
In the past, perhaps a long time ago, you had a disagreement with a friend or family member and life never seemed to get back to normal. Do you sometimes think about how nice it was when that relationship was in good standing? Now is as good a time as any to patch things up and make amends. I would be honored if this Minute motivates you to make the first step.
Sticks and stones are hard on bones Aimed with angry art,
Words can sting like anything But silence breaks the heart.
- Phyllis McGinley
It is never too late to make that gesture – to send the letter that you have written in your mind many times or to make that phone call or to send a birthday card. That relationship, when it was still working, probably meant a lot to you and to the other person. That alone makes it worth trying and it is no longer important whose fault it was.
But what should you do if the other person doesn’t react in the way that you had hoped? Well, that is an easy one. Just try again a short time later. They might need a bit more time.. But what if there is still silence even after you have tried again to reach out? That is what the next Minute is all about.
Are you thinking of contacting someone? Just do it and good luck!
