Choppin Files: Don’t Mess With Lt. Dangler
Friday, March 12th, 2010I recently attended a church service where the message was titled, “Making Love: Can Love Last a Lifetime?” which made me think about the bonds that humans form specifically when it comes to love and relationships. I wondered if this question could truly be answered so I decided to consult g2c’s relationship expert, Peter Envee, to get his point of view on the slippery subject. This is from the lips of Peter Envee himself:
Relationships come in all different shapes and sizes, but the one thread they all have in common is the necessity for the creation of a strong trust bond. I call this trust bond, “The Trust Sweater”. As a couple, both parties wish to knit a trust sweater for each other that never comes unraveled. If only you could create an indestructible trust sweater, but unfortunately wear and tear will occur and it becomes essential to take proper care of your sweaters for them to last.
The issue is that men and women use different material and techniques to knit these sweaters and like the Christmas sweater you get from your grandma every year you have to put it on, grin and wear it. It may be too small, too tight, too big, too ambiguous or just plain ugly but none the less it is a gift. Peter’s Tip: treat your plus 1 as a gift if you want them to always be present.
Remember that you are the one knitting the trust sweater for your partner. Peter’s Tip 2: It is better to knit it a size too big then a size too small. If you or your significant other creates a sweater that is too small I can honestly say that you are looking at problems. Nothing is more uncomfortable then not being able to breathe because your trust sweater is too tight or doesn’t cover certain areas of your relationship. Knitting a trust sweater that is a bit bigger than your partner is crucial if you want them to truly grow into the relationship.
Of course, normal wear and tear will occur and it becomes critical that both parties are willing to cut any loose strings that pop up from time to time. Peter’s Tip 3: If you can’t cut the little strings don’t buy the ring. When your man decides to stay an extra hour out with the guys and doesn’t answer your call because the game went into overtime and he is in a loud crowded bar, you have to be willing to cut the string. If your woman wants to hang out with a sexy male co-worker you’ve never met you have to be willing to cut the string (well cut the fuse shorter on the dynamite so it blows up faster, just kidding) because if you don’t cut the string and continually pull on it you are going to create huge holes in your trust sweater.
Peter’s Tip 4: A comfy trust sweater makes a relationship better. What you put into creating your trust sweater is just as important. If you use itchy, abrasive material your partner will not want to wear their trust sweater when things get hot if you know what I mean. In the end, I am a sentimental Sally and truly believe that a trust sweater can last through the winter of your love.


