– 05:09] Opening SegmentI introduce my guest, Sarah Elkins, to the showSarah’s credentials Sarah shares life growing upFour different elementary schools, finishing high school in Colorado SpringsFather diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder, created a tense home life[05:10 – 14:42] Relationships Are Okay “Aha Moment” Sarah talks about how her home life is reflected in her school lifeBegan analyzing relationships and pushing relationships awayHad her first healthy relationship studying abroad in Australia Relationships are okay - “aha” momentCommitment versus obligation Commitment is a choice you make daily Sarah talks about her relationship with her husbandConflict led to stronger commitment “You still like him?” “Yea, actually, I love him” Married 23 years[14:43 – 21:19] Closing SegmentSarah talks about Self-absorption “Absorbed with myself, but I don’t put that expectation on others”Valuing when someone comes in at the same level as you “I don’t fear returned commitment”Final words, stay tuned for part 2 Tweetable Quotes:"Commitment is a choice that we make and we have to remake everyday, where obligation is something that is put on us by external forces.” - Sarah Elkins“I love that kind of growth and self - reflection, where the light bulb comes on and you go, ‘Oh that’s why I do that’ or ‘that’s where that came from!’” - Sarah ElkinsResources Mentioned:Your Stories Don’t Define YouSarah’s Podcast You can connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, and Twitter. Visit her website http://elkinsconsulting.com/ to learn more.Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting  https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/) .For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/).