A few thoughts to ensure that love lasts a lifetime and that those sincere promises you have made to each other are kept.
Isn't love rather like a beautiful garden? It has the potential to grow more lovely every day and to give you joy and fulfillment. It's a pleasure for others to see and an encouragement for them succeed too. But gardens, like relationships, have their pests that come to spoil and destroy. Let's look at the spoilers.
- Neglect. No matter how good it is a garden must be continually cared for. Otherwise it begins to spoil.Even good soil needs nutrition. So it is with love, don't take your partner for granted, not matter how permanent a relationship feels.
- Honesty. Don't allow little weeds to take root. A little white lie has the potential of turning into shades of grey. Honesty once lost is not easily regained. There is no such thing as a little white lie. This is an oxymoron.
- Pride. There are always better gardeners around. Especially older ones who have learned their skills the hard way. Pick up a few tips. They may be wiser or have simply acquired the wisdom of hindsight. If you run into problems in a particular area they will be willing to help you out. Remember that "Sorry" is sometimes more appropriate than "I love you".
- Envy. Don't be fooled if the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence. Close up it might not be so great. Other couples may appear to be having more fun, even a better relationship. Concentrate on nurturing your own relationship and working on it together.
- Thieves. This Prize blooms and prize vegetables get stolen. is the most unpleasant spoiler of all. Especially if the thief is a friend. Prevention is better than cure here. If someone looks over your fence then be aware, don't invite them in and take all necessary steps to avoid a break-in. It is better to be safe than sorry, especially in matters of the heart.
Garden pests are many and varied but most can be dealt with in a natural and eco-friendly manner, there are others that require more drastic action. But it's worth the effort to keep your "garden" beautiful.
I wish you a lifetime of enjoyment. Happy Gardening!
