Sometimes ago, my friend and I had a small job to do that required traveling. We decided to visit his wife for a bit and maybe have lunch. Honestly, lunch was my main reason for agreeing to the stop.
When we arrived, we exchanged hugs and greetings. My friend was too shy to compliment his wife, probably because I was there.
I broke the ice by complimenting her hair. She smiled and thanked me. Soon, she served us a delicious meal of rice and stew with various tasty ingredients. I began eating and thanked her, while my friend simply said, “thank you Jesus.”
After we finished, my friend praised Jesus again but said nothing to his wife. I leaned over and told her how much I enjoyed the meal and asked how she made the stew so well. She was pleased and explained the effort she put into it, even using a grinding stone for the tomatoes, which she said made a difference in taste.
We were chatting and laughing about her trip to the market when I noticed my friend looking odd. He asked me to go buy fried yam with him, but I refused. He insisted we leave, saying we had to get to our next place, but I wanted to relax and unwind.
Eventually, his attitude changed to jealousy and resentment. I realized he needed to learn a lesson about appreciating the small things in relationships, like saying “thank you” or replying to a text promptly.
Many of us think we’re entitled to good treatment without returning the favor. We fail to see our partner’s efforts, taking them for granted. A simple act of gratitude can make a huge difference. We shouldn’t wait for grand gestures to express appreciation. Small, thoughtful acts every day keep the spark alive in a relationship.
I hope this message helps someone. Realize early that insensitivity can ruin the relationship spark.
Written by: Peter D’Rock
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