Does the person you are interested in have a character that promises a healthy relationship? Character issues are generally not evoked before getting involved in a relationship. The word “character” derives from the Greek kharassō (χαράσσω), which means “I etch”. Character is something that is “etched into” us by the different experiences that we have as we go through life. I define character as the sum total of a person’s values, beliefs, and personality. Character isn’t about being perfect. If it were, most of us will not qualify.
I strongly believe that the character should play an important role when getting into a relationship. Because how we think of others can be manipulated by our own desires. Therefore, even a worthy partner can be a thorn in our side if what our heart desires is something different or superficial. It is about having the “inside stuff” to take good care of the relationships you have. On the other hand, many people tend to stay in abusive and degrading relationships and keep their partners involved out of fear of their “feelings” for them.
If you can go beyond physical attraction and emotions, you’re more likely to have relationships that can sustain you through tough times. It is the strength of your character developed over time that will hold you in your weaker moments. Having good character not only matters in personal relationships but in your relationships in the workplace as well. When you think of a person who has good character, what do you think of? You think beyond physical appearance. You think of the values he holds dear.
A relationship calls for the character to be meaningful since the values you nurture are at the core of your character. They help us decide the rightness of our actions. The words backed by character produce long-lasting results. Devoid of ambiguity, they help to avert conflict in a relationship.
The common meaning of the word “character” implies being honest or truthful, but it embraces more than that. It has been found to include the four universal moral principles— integrity, responsibility, forgiveness, and compassion as well. Let’s study them one by one in the context of relationships.
Honesty I think the most important foundation of any relationship is just being honest. It’s the strongest pillar the edifice of your character is standing on. You and your partner have to be honest to a fault with each other for your relationship to show some character. Once this pillar is down, the whole structure will crumble down in no time.
Truthfulness For your relationships to have a character you must be willing to be straightforward. You must be willing and prepared to stare at yourself in the mirror and you must be willing to speak the truth and all of it all the way.
Integrity Speak with integrity, you must. Say only what you mean and mean what you say. Avoid using words to speak against someone you are in a relationship or to gossip about them. Use the power of your words with certainty and accuracy. It helps integrate your values, beliefs, and personality. You don’t face an ethical dilemma.
A responsibility I think if you’re going to be in a relationship with someone, you need to be able to share the responsibility. The only way a relationship will last is if you are ready to give rather than take every time. You have to learn the power of sincere and selfless contribution to enjoy your relationship uninterrupted. It demands character.
Forgiveness It is the choice to see people as they are. Research has shown that couples who practice forgiveness are more likely to have long-lasting and satisfying relationships. This is the outcome of a strong character and is the key to a healthy relationship.
Commitment Freedom is not the absence of commitment, and to be committed to something or to someone does not mean the loss of freedom. Commitment develops understanding and the will to take responsibility. It encourages participation. When commitment is truly present in a relationship, you can overcome many obstacles. Most people fail because of a lack of commitment and character.
Conclusion
Character issues are generally not evoked before getting involved in a relationship. It is about having the “inside stuff” to take good care of the relationships you have beyond physical attraction and emotions. A relationship supported by the strength of character is more likely to sustain you through tough times. Having good character not only matters in personal relationships but in your relationships in the workplace as well.
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