What is the Heaviest Responsibility You can Shoulder?
A student that I am mentoring asked about personal relationship. I do not think I am a suitable candidate to give advice on relationships. My student who is in her early twenties, obviously has certain expectations about her future partner.
The only advice that I can give her is the same that I give to my sons. What is the heaviest responsibility you can shoulder? For a lasting relationship, both parties must shoulder their share of responsibilities. We cannot predict the future. Rest assured, the future will be filled with happiness, sadness, disappointments, and challenges. When each issue appears, can she and her partner has the courage to confront it? The relationship will not last if both parties are not pulling their weight.
To find a partner, look for someone who can carry the heaviest responsibilities. To be a good partner, be the person who can carry the heaviest responsibilities. Only then, the relationship will last and filled with meaning.