Do I Know You?

If you are like me we tend to treat "strangers" or a new acquaintance with the utmost respect.  We ask great questions, smile a lot, seem interested in what they are saying, and act overwhelmingly nice to them.  Also, we watch what we say, we keep everything positive, project an optimistic view of life, and overall come across very encouraging.

However, what happens with "old" friends or people we've been around for awhile.  We begin to recognize them less, appreciate them less, acknowledge them less, etc.  When they make a mistake or fail to live up to expectations, we become angry...negative...discouraging...and frustrated.  In addition, when we are around people we are comfortable with we begin to take their friendship for granted!  For example, the little things we used to do to earn their friendship begins to fade away!  We simply stop doing the small things that made them once feel special, wanted, and valued.

Challenge:  Treat those you know BEST, as those you know LEAST!