What are some of the qualities of healthy relationships? What are the roles that are appropriate? How do we recognize and accept our differences? We are each created uniquely to be authentic. There is a difference between a husband and a wife. It is more that genetics. There is a distinct and divine difference between a father and a child or a husband and a wife. There is an honor and respect that is due from a child to a parent. It is good to recognize that they are equal but not the same, and then celebrate it. One parent creates structure and the other may be predominantly nurturing. If we can accept that we each have a unique contribution, we can stop competing with one another and compliment each other. That is the reward. Everyone is sharing the individual gifts and talents that are manifested in their unique roles. It is how the body of Christ was intended to function. Each part of the human body serves a purpose and it would be ridiculous to expect the eye to operate like the hand. Every part has a unique and special function and the absence would be a loss to the rest of the body. Recognize! Accept! Celebrate!