Making Memories of Us

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My grandfather once told me that the most precious thing a man has is his word. "Always do what you say you're gonna do," he told me. "Always do more than is expected of you." I learned some of my most valuable lessons from my grandfather, didn't necessarily learn them right then and there. Usually, being stubborn and a little overly-independent, I had to go about learning them the hard way, but one way or another, eventually I learned them (in most cases, after several painful real-life experiences).

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One of the most important lessons I think I've ever learned is about being a man of my word. Everything we do in life, every relationship we build (whether romantic or otherwise) is built on a foundation of trust. It is truly the glue that holds a relationship together and the fuel that inspires it to grow. Looking back at the trail of failed relationships, my heart aches with the cold realization that if I had only listened to my grandfather things may have turned out quite different. It is near impossible to restore trust, once it's damaged. Not impossible, but extremely difficult.

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Far too often, we fall short of understanding how one broken promise - no matter how small - can be the beginnings of what later (after years of failed promises) becomes the catalyst that shatters the entire relationship. I know, this happened with me. I promised things that at the time I thought I could do, had the best intentions, but a series of misfortunate events made it impossible for me to keep my promise. And good intentions are a poor replacement and pale in comparison to actually keeping your word. It is always better to deliver more than promised, not less.

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Recently, I heard an absolutely beautiful song by country singer Keith Urban called Making Memories of Us. Keith's song begins with these words, "I'm gonna be here for you baby. I'll be a man of my word." The song goes on to say, "I'll earn your trust making memories of us." Line by line, Keith's heart-felt portrayal of a man deeply in love and willing to surround the woman he loves in a world that is better than she's ever known paints a powerful example of what a relationship built on love and trust is all about.

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But truth be told, in the end, it's really not about the promises you make. It's about what you do. It's about how you treat those you love. It's about putting what's in your heart into action and loving and caring for the other person. It's not about making big promises, but rather a collection of daily actions that let the other person know they matter to you. If you truly love someone, then your actions will tell the story.

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So, what's your story?  What do you feel is the most important thing a person can do to build trust in a relationship?  Have you been on the receiving end of broken promises or maybe failed to keep a promise?  Join me today as we discuss this topic. To participate, simply click on the 'Add Your Comment' link below.

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Lyrics to the song, Making Memories of Us  (Listen Now)
Artist:  Keith Urban (see photo above)
Album:  Be Here

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I'm gonna be here for you baby
I'll be a man of my word
Speak the language in a voice that you have never heard
I wanna sleep with you forever
And I wanna die in your arms
In a cabin by a meadow where the wild bees swarm

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And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll earn your trust making memories of us

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I wanna honor your mother
I wanna learn from your pa
I wanna steal your attention like a bad outlaw
I wanna stand out in a crowd for you
A man among men
I wanna make your world better than it's ever been

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And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll earn your trust making memories of us

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We'll follow the rainbow
Wherever the four winds blow
And there'll be a new day
Comin' your way

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I'm gonna be here for you from now on
This you know somehow
You've been stretched to the limits but it's alright now
And I'm gonna make you a promise
If there's life after this
I'm gonna be there to meet you with a warm, wet kiss

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And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll earn your trust making memories of us
I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll win your trust making memories of us

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