They say patience is a virtue.

You’d think that being a nurse that I would have patience in abundance and you would be right, I do. At work, that is.

Unfortunately, I am not a patient person by nature.

Unfortunately, I soon lose interest if things don’t go to plan, if I am not being given enough attention or feel that I am fighting a losing battle.

Maybe I give up too easily, but we can’t change who we are can we?

I know this is a fact. I know for definite that this is facet of my personality. I have undergone a number of psychometric tests, all in the name of perfecting my husband’s already perfect career. I know my personality inside out. I know what my behavioural strengths and weaknesses are.

So at least I understand why I am, where I am.

I am not getting any attention from the person I want it from and now I am losing interest.

Is patience really a virtue?

If it is, can anyone tell me how and where I can get some from?