Every time I would ride a cab at night, I would always hear the program of Papa Jack. Yes! That's how popular he is among taxi drivers. I asked some of them why they listen to Papa Jack and most of them said they keep he keeps them awake because of his funny jokes.
For those who do not know, Papa Jack's radio program is what I would call 'love counseling show'. Callers call him to ask for advice about love. Usually, he gives funny answers even if the stories callers share are serious. But there are also times when he becomes serious. Sometimes he even becomes brutally frank with the callers.
Anyway, the other night, I heard him tell the caller that love is a give and give relationship contrary to what many believe that it is a give and take king of thing.
I was taken aback by his comment. Then I began to realize that what he said is correct. if you come to think of it, if you're mindset when you enter a relationship is that is a give and take relationship, most probably you will be hurt. Why? Because you always have that idea in mind that there is something that you will or should receive whether it be in the area of emotions or material things. You see, you tend to expect things from your partner. And when your expectations are not met, problems set in.
If you believe, on the other hand, that it is a give and give relationship, you will not be disappointed. How can one be disappointed if there are no expectations? You just continue to give out of love for the other person. If you get something in return, you'll definitely feel elated. If you do not get anything at all, you probably wouldn't even notice because you are not waiting for anything in the first place. It's like getting something is not an essential thing.
Now, the question is, can this really be done? I don't know. Why don't you try? Or better yet, call Papa Jack.
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