Recently a friend posted this as her Facebook status:
"It's quite ironic that in life, the person who brings out the best in you and makes you strong is actually your weakness"
How true! I just have to look at a couple close to me to see this quote coming true.
This couple I know.. the guy is someone I grew up with lots of respect and I look up to as a role model in everything I do. I took after him in many ways. He was the guy I wanted to be when I become an adult. But I know he had weaknesses as an individual, and he had many. I was privy to lots of them.
The thing in his favour was he married a lady who implemented him very well. Whatever he lacked, his wife was able to accommodate for. The wife was his pillar of strength, and his right-hand.. er.. person. Everyone knew it.
And so when some people wanted to topple this fellow politically, they tried to split this fellow and his wife. Create conflict. Create distrust. Create tension.
Sad news was they were successful.
Now where are they? The man, once highly respected in his field is stranded. He has fallen soooo far. Everyone knows of the problem they have. May not know the details, but know that this strong couple, this powerful team in the field, were broken up. The guy lost his moral authority. He has lost his standing among his peers. And even now, as he tries to trudge his way through his beloved field of expertise, he is not as strong as before. He made poor decisions and he continues to make them. He doesn't have his former confidante, his advisor anymore.
I keep looking at this situation. I pray that this situation will never ever happen to me. I look at their children; they are struggling as well. I have lost any respect for the man. I have profound sympathy for the wife.
I'm in a new relationship and I'm loving every minute of it. Even the times she is angry at me or otherwise. Even the times I felt insecure (but not anymore ^_^) And I've already felt the effects such as stated in the quote. She is my strength and my weakness. I will guard her with all my heart. She is my future, and I love her. I just have to look at my ex-mentor's fall to remind myself to always treasure her.
Oh by the way.. someone's birthday is coming up! hurhurhur!!
WAAAAAAAAAAAA such a serious post!!! Too early in the day for this sey... hahaha
