WINsday Inspiration and Invite

I used to hesitate mentoring others about relationships. My inner voice would whisper, “Your marriage isn’t perfect. You’ve made poor choices. You still have so much to learn.”

Then one day, I realized… that’s exactly why my voice matters. Because I grew up in my marriage, stumbled, adjusted, forgave, learned valuable and transferable life lessons and developed our own pace and values.

Because I’ve walked the road, sought wisdom, and combined my experiences with my studies, prayers, accountability, and 55 years of painful and joyful growth.

I’ve counseled many people carrying disappointments, mistakes, myths, conflicting love language, socio-economic-cultural differences, unclear expectations, different parenting styles, and heartbreak. Many never learned to ask important questions, notice patterns, or, as I call it, “read the label.”

“When I go grocery shopping, I usually read the labels. I want to know what I’m putting into my body. But it amazes me how often we overlook the ‘labels’ in relationships. We see charm, chemistry, potential, an answer to loneliness, and ignore the fine print that tells us who someone really is. Just like I read food labels to check sugar content before I put it in my body…

I believe it’s even more important to read the label of the people you give your time, energy, commitment, and heart. People come with labels...signs that quietly (or loudly) say:

Needy – drains your energy, not your partner in growth.

Controlling – must have the upper hand in every decision.

Immature – avoids responsibility, thrives on drama.

Bad credit – financially reckless or unstable.

Disorganized – life is constant chaos, no follow-through.

Dysfunctional – unresolved family baggage spilling into the relationship.

Manipulative – plays games, guilt-trips, or gaslights.

Lazy – no ambition, no effort, all excuses.

Poor communicator – avoids real conversations, shuts down, or explodes.

Jealous – suspicious without cause, needs constant reassurance.

Emotionally unavailable – physically present but emotionally absent.

Addictive behaviors – substances, gambling, or other compulsions running their life.

Hot and cold – loving one day, distant the next.

Blame-shifter – never wrong, always pointing fingers, no accountability

Secretive – too many locked doors and unanswered questions.

Disregarding the label doesn't change what's inside. Before you commit your heart, energy, and peace, pause to examine the label. What patterns do you observe? What red flags

are you overlooking? Your future self will appreciate your wise choices. ​Follow your heart...but take your brain with you. Share this with someone who needs a reminder today.

Date: Sunday, Sept 14

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