The Evolution of Relationships

I’ve been thinking recently about the evolution of relationships.

Those that begin as friendships and evolve into more.

Others that seem to be the deepest of friendships, those best friends for life, that dissolve into nothing over time.

Those that begin as mentorships but turn into the best kind of friendships.

And even just the evolution of a romantic relationship from its beginning, to its middle to, hopefully, the forever together part.

The evolution of it all.

I’ve been thinking recently about this a lot just based on the ebs and flow of all my own relationships.

It’s strange to now be in the place in my life, that my mentors were when I first began working in my field. I am now in that evolution of my life and I know I’m preaching almost the same guidance they did to me, to those that also must find their own way.

I recall the friendships that have been long lost. Those which I made in college, which just change over time. As priorities change. As partners happen. And as children join their evolution.

The romantic relationships that come to fruition, those that never do, and those that fall apart completely at the seams.

Each and every single relationship, be it platonic, romantic, or familial, impact our lives in significant or insignificant ways. Major or minor strides. At least they have impacted mine.

All in due. Alli n its place. And all, hopefully, with grace.

Which relationships do you feel the most impact from currently in terms of its evolution?