Don't walk away!

I was in no mood to post today but forced myself.. for RMs sake! You see its my buddy's birthday and this is my tribute to him.

I know just what you're doing
You don't want to put the hurt on someone
You've been trying to convince yourself
You're better off if you just turn and run

But I'm gonna hold on tight
I've got a feeling
You'll only happen once to me
And no one not even you
Is ever gonna make you wrong for me

Don't walk away
Or are you looking for a price to pay
Is that your master plan
Don't walk away
I'll do everything to make you stay
I've got to make a stand
Don't walk away
I'm not afraid
Don't walk away

I don't know where you're going
But I know what you've got on your mind
And I think your fear is showing
You don't leave things like fear behind

And I hate to be the one
To break it to you that
We're only human after all
I can mend a broken wing
I'll give you everything I have
(words and music by Rick Springfield)

These words bring a poignant question to my mind. Are you a stronger person for walking away or for staying? Allow me to elaborate.

If you are in a relationship and its not working out, but you want it to work, are you stronger for walking away even though you don't want to, or for staying and trying to work it out?

RM and I were discussing this just today and concluded that it really depends on the person. If it is someone, like me, who is more likely to bolt because of a fear of future pain, then the strongest choice is to stay because it would take a lot more to get me to stay. If it were someone (like Ranjit!) who always tries to make it work no matter what, then it would be stronger for them to walk away, because it goes against their natural inclinations. Right?

I admire RM for his mettle and patience. We have had our share of nasty fights (RM has a mega bump on his head to prove it). I must have walked away from this relationship a million times (RM can be so exasperating!!!) in the last (6 +) years but he kept it going... RM reasoned with me (I agree that can be tough!) and convinced me every time to give it another shot. That investment (in time, energy and patience) paid off and we share a wonderful friendship today.

Thanks RM for your tenacity! Wish you a happy 28th birthday! yes i found out!! Advantage of being in HR.