Why work it out?

"Sometimes it's okay to not see eye to eye with the people you love. We often place this pressure on our relationships, and when that expectation inevitably fails… we’re left disappointed.

A few years back, we made a short film called Working It Out — about a guy who returns home to win his wife back after a regrettable one-night stand split them apart. Ultimately, the couple finds themselves in a situation to either realize the reason for making things work or to call it quits. Now, the circumstance in the film may be more extreme than the average disagreement… but it goes back to that point about contention in relationships.

When we’re in a situation with a loved one that frustrates us, shocks us, or makes us feel like we’re not being heard, we tend to shut down. Usually, our first instinct is to cut ties and not deal — whether out of anger, discomfort, hurt, or all of the above. What we forget to do, though, is ask ourselves what that relationship means to us and why the situation had such an effect.

Sure, everyone’s 'breaking point’ differs. It’s personal, which is why it’s important to check in and assess whether or not a relationship is worth maintaining for you. It could be a relationship with your sister, whose political views you can’t stand… or a relationship with your mother, who never fully supports the work you're so passionate about… or a relationship with your significant other, who just can’t get along with your best friend. No matter how trivial or severe the issues may seem, what each of us is willing to tolerate varies. Have a conversation with your inner badass and figure out where you’re at.

It's important to make sure that you aren’t ending something great out of impulse or ego, ‘cause things are worth setting aside your differences and fighting for.” ~Bela

To watch our 8-minute short film, Working It Out, click here: https://youtu.be/RJF_y6F0ctk