Hello Yvette:

We make so many mistakes in how we react to situations, treat people, and speak to others. I had a conversation recently about the 65/35 rule. Someone told me: your reaction to another person is 65 percent you and 35 percent them.

This changes everything. What I am responsible for in my relationships has much more to do with me than I want to admit.

I once heard a pastor speak about marriage: you want your spouse to change, but really it is you who needs to change. How much of our relational conflict stems from our own accountability? According to this principle, 65 percent.

Think about this common scenario: an email arrives, a text comes through, or a voicemail appears. When you do not respond right away, excuses pile up about work, home, or life. Later, when you finally respond, you apologize because so much time has passed.

Would you need to apologize if you had simply sent a quick reply: "I received this. Life is busy right now. Can we connect in a few days?"

Scripture reminds us of two vital commandments: "And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:37-39, ESV).

Walk in love with others. Treat them with kindness and respect.

What would change in your relationships if you owned your 65 percent today?

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