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The Difference Between Relationships and Rain Ponchos
Understanding this idea will help you stop trying to measure up to all the annoyingly happy couples you see.
A rain poncho is pretty great to have when you’re caught in a sudden downpour. Relationships can be pretty great to have too. In that way, I guess they’re similar.
But there’s a major difference between the two: Rain ponchos are one-size-fits-all and relationships are not.
In case you’ve forgotten, a rain poncho is basically a plastic sheet with a hole in the center for your head. Compared to a nice expensive rain jacket, they’re pretty crappy. But compared to getting drenched in the rain, they work pretty well. And they only come in one size. No matter if you’re a petite little granny or an NFL linebacker, you can slip on a poncho and it will do the trick just fine.
Relationships, on the other hand, are definitely not one-size-fits-all. What works for one couple might send another couple through the roof.
I realized this earlier today when I read a well-written article about never marrying your best friend. It was a fine article, outlining the pitfalls and pressures of being married to your bestie. I understood the author’s point, but I also disagreed because my husband is definitely my best friend and it’s awesome to be married to him.
