Check Relationship Light

If you have ever had a fight in your relationship you will probably understand this wonderful analogy. Engines have many parts to them, just like relationships. There are lots of little things that add up to how well the engine (relationship) works. Some things are more forgiving than others, and others require getting your hands dirty and maybe a sweat. Beginning to sound more like a relationship? Imagine you didn’t change the oil, well you would have yourself a pretty big problem if you left it. The good thing is that in our car we have a check engine light that usually lets us know when things are going wrong. What about in your relationship? Do do you have a check relationship light? Probably not, but we have something that cars don’t, language. We can communicate to our loved ones where we need some fine tuning or some work in. Just as cars let us know when they need our help, it’s in our best interest to let our loved ones know where we need attention. If we ignore symptoms of trouble in our car, our engine could blow. If the engine blows, you will need a new engine, there won’t be anything proactive that you could do at that point. But at least you will be able to get a new engine, it will be expensive, but it is possible. In our relationships if we ignore symptoms of trouble, our love my blow too. Unlike a car, we can’t get a new heart. The damage that will be caused will be permanent and won’t be able to be repaired with money. So as much as we are great mechanics and will always tell you to be proactive with your cars, you need to be even more proactive with your love. Watch for that Check Relationship Light, and if it’s on, you better change that oil or air filter, or it will not end well. Remember that it’s not a matter of IF it will happen, it’s a matter of WHEN - in our cars, and in our relationships. As always, drive safe! And enjoy the rest of our summer!