Build Relationships

A full life cannot be built through self-sufficiency alone. Relationships require attention, honesty, repair, generosity, boundaries, and the willingness to continue knowing people as they change.

Adulthood removes most of the structures that used to make friendship automatic. What is left has to be built on purpose, usually by the person willing to go first and to keep going first for longer than feels comfortable.

Keep Saying Yes examines friendship, partnership, family, parenthood, caregiving, mentorship, and the difficult work of remaining connected in adult life.