Relationships

Why are Relationships so difficult? They require so much humility. Allowing the other person the freedom to be themselves, as long as their behavior is appropriate, not just what you want or need them to be? And in the fuzzy areas, who gets to decide what is appropriate?

The relationships in my life bring me the greatest comfort and the greatest agony felt by the human heart. How is it that the Bible says, Jesus knows how we feel? Did He allow Himself to be so vulnerable with His friends, even before the agony of the cross, that He felt the pain in relationships I now feel? Oh Jesus, I'm sorry you felt that way. The only good thing is knowing you truly understand me. But could you please take the pain away?