We can live only in relationships. We need each other. A rather crude and cruel experiment was carried out by Emperor Frederick, who ruled the Roman Empire in the thirteenth century. He wanted to know what man’s original language was: Hebrew, Greek, or Latin? He decided to isolate a few infants from the sound of the human voice. He reasoned that they would eventually speak the natural tongue of man. Wet nurses who were sworn to absolute silence were obtained, and though it was difficult for them, they abided by the rule. The infants never heard a word — not a sound from a human voice. Within several months they were all dead. 

It is difficult to live life alone.  Statistics show that isolated people suffer more from diseases and depression.  They also die at a younger age. 

God created man to be dependent upon each other.  Relationships are a vital part of everyone’s life.   Throughout the Bible directions are given concerning interaction with other people.  “Love one another,”  “Bear one another’s burden.”  “Pray for each other.”  “Speak kindly to one another.”  The list is long, but the point is obvious—man needs man. 

Relationships fail when mankind fails to realize this simple basic need.  Self is placed before others and relationships fall apart.  “Treat one another as you would like to be treated.”   Placing the needs of the other before self is the basic ingredient of a successful relationship. 

Is a relationship falling apart in your life?  Ask yourself, am I placing the other’s needs before my own?  If not, give it a try.