Sometimes we treat strangers better than we treat our significant others, family or friends. Why is that? It’s because we act like our best selves with people we don’ t know very well. We don’t want them to think we are mean, rude or terrible people. Without even realizing it, we do what we can to make sure people like us. Most of those encounters are fairly short so it’s easy to do.
I have been with my husband for over 27 years. I am not always my best self. Sometimes when I am tired, stressed or distracted, I can get moody or snarky. When I catch myself doing this I ask myself, “What is going on with you because he has done nothing to warrant your snarks?” After I answer that question, I step back, take a deep breath and pretend I just met him. This forces me to be my best self. It also forces me to look at him with fresh eyes.
When I act like my best self to my husband, family and friends it creates opportunity for renewed love and admiration. It also sparks opportunity for some great conversations and fun!
