Relationship Reflection

This quote represents what a relationship/partnership means to me - both or all individuals need to be positive and active participants. 

Challenges with building partnerships is being the only active member and not sharing the same values or goals.

When children and parents have positive relationships with the teachers it encourages growth and motivation. They feel comfortable and supported to spread their wings to try something new. 

My boyfriend and I started with a relationship which slowly turned into a partnership. We have supported each other through the good and bad times, never giving up. We have a partnership with each other because we both put in the same amount of effort, compromise as much as possible and share in each others happiness.

My family (well part of them)! This partnership has grown and continues to grow with every argument, victory, hardship, and vacation. We learn from and compliment each other. Where one struggles others excel and support. This group of people have the best sense of humor and we are constantly laughing. We try not to take anything too serious and learn to laugh at ourselves. My nieces and nephews hold a special place in my heart - their relationship with me is what helps me get through hard times. My boyfriend and I struggle to have children so their bond with us means the world. 

My boyfriends parents (on the left) have recently moved to Colorado from New York so this relationship is new. I had only met them five or so times before which made the connection hard. They encourage and love me like my own parents and we have that mutual respect for each other and their son. 
My mom and step-dad (on the right) are my biggest cheerleaders. The two of them are more calm and reserved than my dad and step-mom - it is nice to have that balance in my family. My step-dad had his work cut out for him when he joined my family (my brother and I had some issues from my parents divorce) but he willingly accepted the challenge and won!