Respect…

What I have discovered while ago, is that we simply treat the people whom are closest to us the worst. So often we take advantage of family, friends, and lovers because we know they forgive, or they will be there for us. While, complete strangers would never tolerate our behaviors so we give them respect. We eventually take for granted the love that has been given to us and closeness that has developed. Then over time, we wonder why distance has grown. Having realized this, true friendship and love earns true respect and responsibility for me. I am now more willing to lose a stranger than someone who has taken the time to know me.-Pete A Murray

In my few bad relationships, during the hard times, I have always made one request “treat me like your gas station attendant”. That is all I ask. I totally agree that we have a tendency to show our ugliest sides to the ones we love. I think in my early adulthood, when looking back, it was myself that I treated the worst, and it was me who paid the highest prices. It seems that we fall in love with ourselves last….. There is no better feeling than when you realize you love you…  It seems to free you to walk toward or away from any situation…. That is true freedom…

I LOVE LIZZY!- Lizzy