Relationships are phone calls. There are those that we totally expect--to our delight or to our dismay--and those that excitingly take us by surprise. There are those that we receive and there are those that we miss; there are short, straightforward ones or long and chatty ones; and there are those that we easily forget and those that stick in our silly heads for quite some time.
Like phone calls, there are relationships that we do receive in pronounced clarity and stability. Conversations are seemingly a clear, flowing river: constant and well maintained. They are those that, without surprise, give us the best and most secure moments.
But there are those received in bad light--or must we say, bad signal? Everyone hates bad calls, and likewise, bad relationships.
Then there are those relationships that are put 'on hold'. Yes, there is a conversation to be had, a connection with the other person, but it's just put 'on hold'. "Please wait because there are more pressing priorities." "Kindly stay on the line. The system is really busy, please understand." "Your call is important, but no one's available to cater to your needs at the moment."
Or maybe, that someone on the opposite end is just entertaining someone else' call.
Phone calls and relationships also share other similar experiences, such as hang-ups, long distance arrangements, and even being 'unlimited'. A little costly, maybe. And on some cases, either of these might just be too timely and relevant as to save our lives.
It's never too late to give a hearty phone call to the ones we treasure most, and to stick to nurturing a significant relationship before the call ends.
Like phone calls, there are relationships that we do receive in pronounced clarity and stability. Conversations are seemingly a clear, flowing river: constant and well maintained. They are those that, without surprise, give us the best and most secure moments.
But there are those received in bad light--or must we say, bad signal? Everyone hates bad calls, and likewise, bad relationships.
Then there are those relationships that are put 'on hold'. Yes, there is a conversation to be had, a connection with the other person, but it's just put 'on hold'. "Please wait because there are more pressing priorities." "Kindly stay on the line. The system is really busy, please understand." "Your call is important, but no one's available to cater to your needs at the moment."
Or maybe, that someone on the opposite end is just entertaining someone else' call.
Phone calls and relationships also share other similar experiences, such as hang-ups, long distance arrangements, and even being 'unlimited'. A little costly, maybe. And on some cases, either of these might just be too timely and relevant as to save our lives.
It's never too late to give a hearty phone call to the ones we treasure most, and to stick to nurturing a significant relationship before the call ends.
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