be more understanding

I have had a lot of trouble with being more tolerant when it comes to my family. I don’t know what it is, that I can’t seem to put up with their little shortcomings and quirky little ways. But when it comes to friends and lovers, I have become so much better. My b/f for instance, has been a blessing to me. I have learned so much from him, because he is very consistent in his behaviour and I have learned to understand that when he does something that really, really annoys me, it is something that comes from a place deep inside him that he can’t easily change, and shouldn’t really. I love him just the way he is, with all of his little ways. I would never want him to change. It is part of who he is. So, I’ve realized that I am the one who needs to change, adapt and grow. If I could only apply that understanding and tolerance to my child (although I am much more tolerant with my child than anyone else in the family – according to my family WAY too tolerant, actually, but I think they’re talking about something else), my parents, my brother. Boy, that would be awesome!