Handling Interpersonal Differences

"There is one sister in the community who has the knack of rubbing me the wrong way at every turn; her mannerisms, her ways of speaking, her character strike me as unlovable.  But then she’s a sister; God must love her dearly; so I am not going to let my natural dislike of her get the best of me.

Thus, I remind myself that Christian love is not a matter of feelings; it means doing things.  I have determined to treat this sister as if she is the person I love best in the world.  Every time I meet her, I pray for her, and I offer thanks to God for her virtues and her efforts.  I feel certain that Jesus would like me to do this."

Strangely, Mother Teresa's admission that a colleague "rubbed her the wrong way" was a bit of comfort for me. Sometimes, I think that I should be equally enjoying everyone I meet, every day. However, there are some people who are just challenges for me!

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Perhaps, you've had a relationship rift building for some time. Don't you think it might be time to have someone talk it though with you in a safe and supportive setting? Your discord may not seem to be bugging them, but it is certainly bugging you...

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