Most Relationships End

Mindset Monday

I want to share this story from coach and entrepreneur Jon Goodman, who has lived abroad every winter for nearly the last decade:

“Day 3 of a coastal ATV trip in Costa Rica, and Alison and I stumbled upon a stunning resort. After a meal, we said thank you and goodbye to the waiter. “Have a nice life.” He responded.

I love that. An admission that he was never going to see us again. That we shared time together. That it was nice. And that it is over.

I’m in Mexico now. It’s November; we’re here until April.

There’s a family we had dinner with last night. We like them and our kids get along. They leave tomorrow for the States. Maybe they’ll be back in March. If so, we’ll be happy to see them again. But we won’t keep in touch in-between.

People come and go. It’s perfectly ok to enjoy a moment in time with somebody who you cross paths with while simultaneously appreciating that most relationships end.

Don’t feel guilty for letting almost every relationship you’ll ever have lapse. Just about every friend you’ve had, or will make in the future, is passing through your life.

Sure, exchange phone numbers or emails if that makes you feel good. You’ll never use either. Which is fine.”

~ Coach Alex