What Metaphysical Theology Taught Me About Relationships

When I was studying and writing papers for my Bachelor’s Degree in Metaphysical Theology (B. MT.), I studied metaphysics, religions, spirituality and philosophy. When we deal with relationships, we also deal in beliefs. The beliefs can come from a group or they can come from what was brought down by our parents. We deal with our own beliefs, but also the beliefs of our partner.

People want to be right in this world, but in understanding the various beliefs and schools of thought that exist, I can safely come to the conclusion that right and wrong is all relative. You may be in conflict with what is right or wrong within yourself. You may feel that there is one “right” religion even though there are others around you that are part of other religions. You may feel defensive over your own beliefs or have a need to disagree and fight others on why yours are right.

In fighting to be right or in getting another person to see your side, you may have “lost” this person completely due to the aggressive manner in which you are choosing to relate to him or her. This can be in daily life with relating to others or in a relationship. Conflict arises from different beliefs that we may hold onto in which we believe that only ours are “true” or “right.” In this way, we may push someone out of our lives in a relationship or push others out…