" No one tests the depth of the river with both feet." - Ashanti
When we understand that all relationships are temporary (they have a beginning and an end), we can then appreciate tentativeness, paying attention to the boundaries of the relationship. Depth is a boundary that we sometimes explore more quickly than necessary, when in reality the breadth and flow of the relationship forecast the likelihood of happiness. Some of us place a toe into the relationship and run away if the water (relationship) is cold or even too warm. Some of us wade into the water, and get embarrassed when we're "hung out to dry."Some of us leap full steam into the water and nearly drown. When we test the waters slowly and deliberately, we can appreciate the nuances of connection that develop over time.
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