Do Relationships Have An Expiry Date?

Yes, they absolutely do!

Relationships have always fascinated me. I have always valued all my relationships with every individual in my life because I truly believe that the moment you meet anyone you build a relationship. It is only momentarily that you decide the course of that relationship, in terms of time and direction.

So, my conclusion about relationships is that, just like everything materialistic in this world has an expiry date, relationships also have an expiry date and this date is different for all relations and solely depends on the nourishment of that relationship.

I have been extremely fortunate to experience some wonderful emotions, indescribable happiness and unbearable pain in my relationships. If you do not give a relationship the care, attention, respect and a lot of yourself, it is very difficult to build a lasting relationship. So, I can reassuringly tell you that

relationships are a lot of work and a road that is definitely two way!

Saying that a relationship which was built over years does not last may be an exaggeration so I will tone it down to saying that a relationship that does not receive its due nourishment, will stop growing and stagnate. As a result of this stagnation, it will eventually collapse.

I tried to understand what could be the pillars of a relationship that will not only build but also strengthen the same same as years pass by. And when I say relationship, I mean all relationships - professional, friends, acquaintances, romantic, spouse, parent - all of them!

1. Accept - Be accepting of everything about the other person - Strengths & Weaknesses
2. Communicate - Ask & Speak up about everything that you Feel & Expect
3. Honest - Nothing in this world can be precious than honesty between two individuals and this is the base of every brick that you lay as you move ahead
4. Passion - Give your 100% to the person you interact with leaving no room for judgement

If you have 10 minutes to spend on a video, please watch the one I am sharing below as I found it very apt and in tune with what I think of relationships.  While the speakers are talking about couples, I think these are valid for any relationship :)

Live, Laugh & Love!

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