Life stages

Have you ever realized that each stage of your life comes with new relational obstacles?

Yesterday I realized that it is very likely that Josh and I will be friends with a couple whose marriage ends in divorce. That is INSANE to consider. One day we could be having a double date, talking about kids, and then the next they are no longer together! Chances are we will then have to figure out how to remain friends with them, but more likely will only get to be friends with one, if that even!

This kind of dilemma is prefaced by, dating break-ups, un-matched crushes, and more. But the fact that in our near future we could actually have to deal with friends divorcing is so much scarier.

It’s like this life stage comes with so much more finality. Things aren’t as easy as saying good-bye. There is legal paperwork, insurances, shared bank accounts, and maybe even kids. This life stage is not for the weak at heart.  I pray that the people in our life choose to continue pressing on in marriage instead of seeking a divorce.

That’s a crazy thought process I know, especially since we are the only ones married in our circle of friends right now, but it’s been on my mind.