Wouldn’t say that our partnership is without fights and quarrels. Rather, our fights and quarrels are so intense at times. But what make us still partners? Not only mere partners, but with respect and trust and no misgivings and hatred and grievances. Can’t say for sure that our partnership would be ever lasting, but we can quite confidently say that if we ever part, it is due to mutual respect and understanding, and not hatred and grievances.
So what exactly makes a partnership long lasting? (according to our experience and personal opinions)
1) ALWAYS believe that your partner’s INTENTIONS ARE GOOD. This is very very crucial. If you believe that your partner is a very nice person without any absolute ill intention, basically nothing will go way wrong.
2) TRUST: Once u trust your partner, everything will be smoother riding. And when we refer to trust, there are 2 kinds. 1st kind is very important – trust that she has no ill intention (very related to point 1). 2nd is trust that she will do a good job (this trust has to be built by 2 partners : to learn to trust and to earn trust)
3) FRANKNESS: If partners speak their mind and be frank in everything, every intention is basically good (cuz no one would be frank with bad intention. also, bad intentions will no longer be bad once spoken) and there is basically trust too! (very related to point 2 & 3)
4) ACCEPTANCE: Partners must accept the good and the bad points of the other partner. Once we accept, things would be easier. But how are we to accept? This brings us to the point 5
5) Both partners must try their best! We must understand that everyone’s abilities is very much different and we must trust that everyone is doing their best.
So with the above 5 points, we have made it this far. fights still exist definitely and it will pissed the hell outta us. Morale would be low, stress level would be sky high. Everything will seem so bleak. BUT, hang on and believe the 5 points above and everything bleak will past and it will definitely become clear. clearer than before actually. =)
CHEERS TO ALL PARTNERSHIPS!
