Concerning Relationships
Yesterday, while discussing our ongoing relationship with my partner, an interesting point about the whole nature of relationships came up. She expressed that she was worried about not being able to satisfy my "intellectual side" (not her words, but how I remember them. Forgive me, dear.) in the future.
Before I go on too far, I think I should face you all with a little honesty. I do believe myself to be quite intelligent. I consider myself to be ahead of the curve that most people live on. Over the norm. Better than the average. Yes, I do believe this. Maybe you disagree, and depending on what you have seen me done or heard me say (much like my cat comments the other night, Jess or my comments on the greatness of John Mayer's abilities, Robert), you might have a leg to stand on. But let me counter that by saying that, overall, I push myself to succeed in my thought process. That I worry about growth as a person. That I try to make myself better on an everyday basis. That, I believe, makes me better than the norm.
Another point, My ladyfriend is incredibly intelligent without having attended much college (a situation she is taking care of currently). Not that college is the only way to become intelligent, of course. I just believe it will speed you along that course. She is extremely capable of complex thought and discussion. She pushes me ahead as a person, constantly. I have no complaint about her intellectual capabilities. I do believe, however, that she is quite insecure.
So on relationships, I truly believe that they are like the joining of two puzzle pieces. Each completes the other. It is not a comparison of two like things, but the coming together of two unlike things to make a new.
She completes me. And nothing can keep me from her.
Before I go on too far, I think I should face you all with a little honesty. I do believe myself to be quite intelligent. I consider myself to be ahead of the curve that most people live on. Over the norm. Better than the average. Yes, I do believe this. Maybe you disagree, and depending on what you have seen me done or heard me say (much like my cat comments the other night, Jess or my comments on the greatness of John Mayer's abilities, Robert), you might have a leg to stand on. But let me counter that by saying that, overall, I push myself to succeed in my thought process. That I worry about growth as a person. That I try to make myself better on an everyday basis. That, I believe, makes me better than the norm.
Another point, My ladyfriend is incredibly intelligent without having attended much college (a situation she is taking care of currently). Not that college is the only way to become intelligent, of course. I just believe it will speed you along that course. She is extremely capable of complex thought and discussion. She pushes me ahead as a person, constantly. I have no complaint about her intellectual capabilities. I do believe, however, that she is quite insecure.
So on relationships, I truly believe that they are like the joining of two puzzle pieces. Each completes the other. It is not a comparison of two like things, but the coming together of two unlike things to make a new.
She completes me. And nothing can keep me from her.
yup, there's a serious difference between being intelligent and being educated. hopefully, education will train and hone that intelligence, but knuckleheads abound so don't mistake educated people for intelligent ones either. two separate critters. converged in you, of course!
Posted by
Anonymous |
7:13 PM
what a great, sincere note.
liked your death CD. Will work on my own shortly...
In the meantime, try to see the film, "The Bridge."
Posted by
emilie |
5:09 PM
hey dan, it's jayson from over in longview. i killed my myspace so what's your email address? email it to me! i'm jaylane@cablelynx.com
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12:30 AM