Monday, June 23, 2008

When No One Wants To Give In : Tender Is The Night By Jackson Browne



No matter how great a relationship is, there will be times when arguments will happen and they are unavoidable when things get nasty. The sad part about it is when happens nobody wants to give in. Both believe that they are right and the other is wrong. This is especially true when tempers are still high between those involved. Times like that reminds me of Jackson Browne's song "Tender".

I wouldn't be surprise if the part about looking for somebody somewhere in the night is the person he/she argued with. The bad part just having an argument is when you see all those happy people enjoying the night while you're left with remorse and baffled rage. The only solace you have are the bright neon lights that illuminate the night. In the midst of it all, you hope that when things cool down, you'll be able to make up and forget the argument. It may come sooner or later, but if the bonds are strong, then it will happen.

I've had my own fair share of bad arguments and the thing I hate about it is the pride game. No one wants to make the first step to patch things up, but would rather demand the other to step down and vice-versa. In the end, when someone does make the first move to healing, accept it. When the bonds are restored, learn from the experience and so that it won't happen again. Arguments will happen in relationships, but overcoming the conflict will make the bonds stronger.

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