Love and struggle

“Love isn’t a state of perfect caring. It’s an active noun, like ‘struggle.'”~Fred Rogers

Relationships are always evolving — and that applies to friendship as well as romance. In the early stages, we tend to idealize our partner or best friends. But who on earth can live up to our highest expectations at all times? The longer we know someone, and the more we grow, the more likely we’ll encounter obstacles, conflict, or disappointment. As Fred Rogers suggests in today’s quote, “struggle” is an active part of love. The strength of any relationship depends on how we deal with it. ~CL

Photo: Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park by Cindy La Ferle