The Investment Game
Using an investment analogy, many people buy into a relationship at $20.00 a share, ride it on up to $60.00 and then ride it down again to $20.00 before selling and leaving. Then they do the same thing with the next relationship. Others buy in at $60 and ride it down to $20 and then sell. Both patterns insure a negative return on investment. Consider buying low and selling high: Create a relationship and actively create a success using techniques in this book in your own way. Build it up to be worth more than you paid for it and when it reaches a platough or begins to cycle down again, sell it then or put it on hold. In this way you are gaining rather than diminishing relationship equity and forming an image of success. Keep in mind that the very best investment strategy for the non professional is buying and holding a diversified portfolio of friends and one solid partner. Over time you will do better than casual speculators always looking for the next best thing. Marriage and friends may be your best bet. This strategy is for the skilled high return investor or those wishing to develop skills to bring to long term relationships. In fairness and to add the fun of collaboration, find a partner that sees the value in this approach and wants to participate consciously.
Action: Next time a relationship begins to turn sour, get out or pause swiftly before too much damage is done. There is nothing noble in two valiant years of going down hill just to “prove” you care.
Cresting the Waves:
A guide to sailing through life on
Relation-Ships
Dane E. Rose
