Everything That Glitters Isn't Gold

     "Everything that glitters isn’t gold"... That’s how my priest started off the sermon this past Sunday. He went on to speak about things not being what they appear to be on the outside, for it’s what’s on the inside that matters the most. I couldn’t have agreed more with his point about the outer core being quite deceiving, especially when it comes to choosing a partner.

     This is a major issue when it comes to relationships. In this day in age people don’t know what real, genuine love is because they’re so caught up on the unimportant things. Looks, status, wealth, & the list goes on & on. For instance, look at the relationships we see in the media today. Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries married for 72 days, Evelyn Lozada & Chad Johnson married for one month. What ever happened to the vows that state "For better, for worse", "Until death do us part"? They’ve all gone down the drain because people are making commitments & rushing into things for all the wrong reasons.

     Someone could be the most appealing individual on the outside, & have the worst personality. Is that worth it? Someone could have all the money in the world, buy you everything you desire, but never spend any time with you. Is that worth it? Things don’t work out because the intentions are not right. I think it’s wise to take a step back & ask what we may be doing wrong as an individual. There’s nothing wrong with asking yourself "Why do I want to be with this person?"

     There will be more successful relationships if the concern isn’t how the person looks on your arm, or what they can do for you. You should be picking a mate based on compatibility, similar interest, life goals, how the person treats you. Don’t write someone off because they’re not tall & muscular, or because they’re not driving an expensive car. Take the time to really get to know someone, who knows they may be your Mr. or Ms. Right.

                                                                - @FabAndFearless