* We gave…when we wanted to receive.

* We served…when we wanted to partake.

* We listened…when we wanted to talk.

* We invited… when we wanted to be invited.

* We submitted…when we wanted to reign.

* We forgave…when we wanted to fault.

* We stayed…when we wanted to leave.

* We invested… when we wanted to spend.

* We embraced… when we wanted to distance ourselves.

* We humbled ourselves… when our egos demanded attention.

* We held on… when we wanted to let go.

* We loved… when we wanted to be loved.

In short, we made it work by working at it. Relationships just don’t happen. It takes commitment, perseverance, love, unselfishness, and, most of all, a willingness to put the other person’s needs, desires, and interests ahead of your own. It’s called “the Platinum Rule!”. Treat others the way they want to be treated!