My philosophy on relationships

I was talking with my Dad a while ago... I think about a year ago... and we were having one of our "treasure-hunting", revelation conversations (we have these "moments" rather frequently). My Dad and I were discussing relationships and the discussion began to go to a really deep place...

We ended up developing a model for relationships that changed my entire perspective... it made so much sense. I adopted it for myself and it shapes my view of relationships. The fundamental basis of the theory is Harmony. Everything in life is ultimately purposed to move toward harmony... everything and everyone is connected. People in relationships move towards harmony with one another through fulfilling their individual destiny and pursuing oneness with God.

The key for romantic relationships is finding another person with whom you can can move towards harmony with in unison... someone whose individual purpose is congruent and complementary to your own... allowing both you and your partner to fulfill your individual purposes, and simultaneously affect positive change through your union. By facing and overcoming obstacles, perservering through the tests of the relationship, growing and becoming better people, as a team... people are inspired by the love between the two people... a love that endures... a love that grows and perserveres... a love that is truly unconditional.

This is the type of relationship that I pray for... a relationship in which I can share my life, my love, my growth, my dreams, and my blessings... a man who hears my song and sings the same one in the same key, measure for measure, note for note.I thank God for this man... my partner, my brother, my friend, my other... the love of my life. The man with whom I will move toward harmony and oneness with in life, purpose, and love... through this life and even beyond death, to the moment when we both sing together in that heavenly chorus as one with each other and God... wholly holy, for all eternity.