The Breeze Magazine of the Lowcountry JUNE 2020

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Notes From
The Publisher
An incredibly wise and worldly
person recently told me “It is
through relationships we grow the
most and how we become better.
Relationships educate us and
our character is polished. We
become better human beings
by being in relationships.” It
made me think about this, as
it relates to NOW.
Being quarantined has had a different
effect on relationships. Rather it be with siblings,
parents, children, or someone you love. Note I didn’t
say friends or business associates. As most of us only
relate with them at a distance online, text, or zoom and
such. This has developed an entirely different type of
relationship. Yes, the virus has changed the world as well
as relationships, and that is a good thing. Sometimes
one has seen how the quarantine leads to being cranky,
fussy... for others depression. But now, families are
staying home together and learning more good things
about each other. How to get along like never-before.
This is lasting!
This is also the subject I would like to ask you a few
questions about. Before I do, I would like to ask a strange
question! Is it possible to build a lasting relationship with
someone that you have just texted or skyped? Can you
really get to know someone online? How do you know if
it is for real? That is happening everyday now. Families
and strangers alike are forming an entirely different,
warm, lasting, sincere, happy relationships. This is a
good thing!
Now ask yourself and each member of your family, or
friends to think about and give you answers to these few
questions. Ask more questions that you really want an
answer, about what they have learned during this time.
Don’t be embarrassed or shy. Sit around the dinner table
and make sure everyone provides a response. Now is the
time to discover or reassess! You will enjoy the answers
and interaction.
Why are relationships important?
What is the reason for your success in your marriage or
relationship?
What is the best advice to achieve a successful longlasting
relationship?
What are the signs we must not overlook within your
family members or when considering a relationship
partner?
What are the expectations we all have about our
relationships?
What is the magic of a relationship?
I am asking The Breeze readers to send me a text or
email with their answers. I would like to share them next
month. This is such an important time in our lives! When
we come out the other side let’s form new and greater
relationships that we are calling “the new normal!”
PUBLISHER
Randolph Stewart
randolph@lowcountrybreeze.com
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EDITOR
Alec Bishop
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