Option #1:
Stop trying. End the relationship. Terminate the pain.
Move away or run away. Quit the hurt by being away from each other.
Option #2:
Try harder. Do more. Get more help. Work more.
Continue working on the relationship and find new ways of doing things.
Option #3:
Be at peace. Rest. Relax.
Be content but not complacent. Don’t do anything but be calm where things are and focus on own health.
Remember whenever there is one unhealthy person in a relationship there is always two.
Refuse to be the second and focus on being healthy and making healthy choices inside an unhealthy relationship. As a result the relationship will be forced to change.
Example: Paul in prison writes Philippians a book of joy and rejoicing.
Questions to Ponder:
- Of option #1 or #2 which do I have a tendency to move toward?
- What would it be like to consider the third option?
Scripture:
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
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-Philippians 4:11(NIV)