Three Basic Pillars for Enduring Relationships

Most relationships cannot sustain perfect peace and harmony indefinitely. Conflicts in varying degrees of intensity are responsible for breakdowns in trust which create emotional distance. Most conflicts are worked out through sincere communication that includes apologizing for hurtful behavior and words.

 

          Healthy relationships depend on three basic pillars of strength. The first is love. Equally important are respect and trust. Respect is connected to a person's belief system and values for living. Trust is built on a person’s actual healthy behavior. In the early stage of a relationship trust is given if there is no reason to distrust.

          Restoring a broken relationship depends on rebuilding trust, but impatience must be controlled. Proverbs 19:11 teaches “a man's wisdom gives him patience and it’s to his glory to overlook or forgive an offense.” God is the giver of wisdom, so pray for wisdom and patience as you’re given time to rebuild trust.