The time span that relationships come in. Whether or not a relationship can stand the test of time or if they are simply meant to last for a season.
Think about relationships and friendships that you had in college. Now think back a little further to the friendships and relationships that were built in high school. Can you remember the friends you had when you were in elementary or grade school? As time progresses people go in and out of your life just like the season pass. The question I will present in this article is, "Do relationships/friendships last forever, or are they only meant for a season?"
This is a very difficult question to answer. I do believe that there are certain people that enter one's life and remain there forever. At the same time the vast majority of people that you will come in contact with are only meant to be there for a certain amount of time. The time span meant for each friend or lover is different. For one friend the time allotted may be 3 months while on the other hand another friendship/relationship could last for several years. The problems generally occur when a person is allowed to remain in a person's life for longer than their season. People come into your life to teach you lessons, bring you joy, and for you to do the same. Occasionally there are times where there are lessons that are hard to learn. Sometimes the lessons learned are downright painful. However they are lessons that need to be learned nonetheless.
When there is a relationship that seems to be difficult to keep functional then 9 times out of then that is a relationship that was only meant to last for a season. The truth of the matter is that every friendship and every relationship will have its ups and downs, but for the most part both friendships/relationships are not difficult. The conversations are not forced and there is a natural bond between both parties that is strong. Relationships both romantic and platonic involve a balance in qualities brought to the table by both people involved. For instance, if one friend is shy then there is a great chance that the other friend is extroverted and outspoken. What one person lacks the other one makes up for.
My final thought is that there are absolutely relationships that are meant to be everlasting. However for the most part the people that you come in contact with are only meant to be there for a season. They are there to teach you a lesson, learn something from you, etc and then their time will pass. Ultimately there is a time and a place for everything; and relationships are no different.
