Those of us in the modern West are used to being consumers. That means constantly evaluating our ever-expanding options and always looking for upgrades. It’s a way of life. But always keeping our options open is a disastrous way to live when it comes to the things that matter, like relationships. It’s good to decide. Of course, “decide” is a very final word, and a lot of us try to avoid decision making. Decide literally means “to cut off” and comes from the same root word as “incisors” or “scissors.” Commitment means closing certain doors in favor of opening a better one. It means embracing
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