See The Best in Others
It is easy to find fault with others. Just a few minutes with family or friends is often enough to see their weaknesses. They jump out at you. Perhaps one is too talkative while another bothers you with their opinions. Perhaps their boundaries are poor and they are quick to speak into your life. Understand that if you’re looking for someone perfect to hang out with, you will be waiting an awfully long time—forever. No one is perfect, not even you. Instead of waiting for perfection, why not practice seeing the best in others. Laugh at their quirks and remind yourself that you have them too and certainly want them to be kind in how they regard you.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.
Originally published February 12, 2019.
