Compatability

Heck of a storm this morning.
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Last autumn, I downloaded and installed AOL's AIM instant messaging program. Only used it a couple of times, but left it on the machine in case I needed it. Later on, a newer version came along, and I allowed it to upgrade itself. Not long after the process completed, the program I use for "adjusting" my photos—Paintshop Pro 11—began crashing, being slow to load, and using all the machine's processor cycles for many minutes. Of course I didn't make the connection that the two programs may be incompatible because I am somewhat dim witted and slow.

Recently, and after googling for a while, I found that AIM has caused much havoc to computers using certain programs, but AOL denies their software is to blame. This apparently has been ongoing for several years with different programs having compatibility problems. I immediately removed AIM from my machines, and have had no problems since.
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I suppose relationships amongst people are similar, in that sometimes we become incompatible with each other because of changes that one or both parties have made. The changes may have been made innocently, carelessly, or with the intention of causing problems, but whatever the reason, generally troubles occur and the parties become mismatched. Sometimes the parties are best separated from each other until the issues can be resolved. There may always be resolution, and "never" and "forever" are words that should be used with caution, especially when in the heat of verbal battle.
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Other than high winds from nature and from my sermon, today has been quiet. Good night, all ...