Sense2Love

We’ve all been there. Your boyfriend cracks his knuckles during the play, during dinner, during most everything. Your girlfriend says something or calls right during the most important play of the game. He leaves the seat up. She whistles whenever she pronounces an “S”. He picks his nose. She follows news about celebrities as though she were related.

Here’s the challenge: Love that person, especially for their biggest, pet-peeve inducing, annoying behavior.

I’m not saying you should tolerate something abusive or cruel. I’m saying we all have our “little things” that may make other people roll their eyes and wince with frustration. You may chew the ends of your hair. I may chew on the ends of pencils and pens. The point is, we all can be annoying at times. So rather than be frustrated, find ways in your mind to celebrate those annoying things, because they are a part of that person you love and care about. Get rid of all the little annoying behaviors, and you might end up losing the person (due to their being stifled, or because they ultimately leave). And if you can find yourself loving someone with all their faults included, you are on your way to success in most relationships, whether or not you share living space! (And, if you can do this for yourself, then you’ll make it easier for other people to care about you too!)

Now, go forth, and annoy!!!