According to studies, one of the things that makes a good life is having good relationship with other people. Being in a warm, loving, and protective relationship does not only make us happier, but it also makes us healthier because it helps prevent us from acquiring chronic diseases that are caused by loneliness and stress.
However, not all relationships are healthy and happy. They could be messy, complicated, or even toxic. Good relationships are not worked out overnight. They need to be tended in order to flourish.
Here are some tips to develop good quality relationships:
1. Communicate– express what you think and feel. Do not assume that other people could read what’s on your mind. Not all people are expert on body language so it’s best to communicate verbally, otherwise you risk being misinterpreted or worse, being unnoticed.
2.Acknowledge– show that you appreciate your partners, children or friends. There is no such thing as silent gratitude. You have to let people know when they did something that made you happy. It will not only reinforce good behavior, but more importantly, they will feel valued and worthy. So catch them at their best and be generous in giving well-deserved praises!
3.Do not Police– Don’t wait for other people to commit mistakes and reprimand like a police officer. If you care about the person, let them be aware of their destructive behavior before it gets worse. This will show them that you care.
4. Accept– Accept that other people are not perfect and so are you. There will always be instances when they could hurt you, or YOU HURT THEM. But always remember that you love them more! So be quick to say sorry and to forgive, and always remind yourself to forget!
5.Be Playful– Do not take things too seriously. When I was in college, I had this mantra for myself: “All problems have solutions. If it doesn’t have a solution, it’s not a problem! So I will not bother…” Learn to laugh at your mistakes and have fun in each other’s company!
People are special. We all need to feel that we are special so let’s start treating each other one! 🙂
Written on: June 07, 2016
Good mantra!
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Thank you! It really worked for me =)
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Good post! -Jennie-
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Thank you Jennie! =)
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You are welcome.
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#2 “Acknowledge” is such a biggie. How often we think that people know we love or appreciate when they really don’t. Taking the time to express it in words is so important. Sometimes really hard though.
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I agree. We oftern assume that they already know how much we love them but the thing is all of us needs to be told every once in awhile. =) It makes it more real for me when it is expressed…that’s what I think. =)
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another great post, I agree with all of them
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Thank you! I’m glad to know that! =)
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great post
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Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂
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Nice post Nina.
Friendship truly needs effort in order to produce quality ones. Happy to say that I’ve been blessed with a few 🙂
Thanks for the practicals 👍🙂
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Thank you Andrei. Me too! ☺
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🙂
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Great mantra, and article.
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Thank you Hannah! It is a helpful mantra right? It worked well in keeping me from too much stressing! 😊 Thank you for reading!
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I should use it now. Job hunting. Grr!
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Good luck! I hope you will not settle to just what’s available. Tell yourself you’re great and you’ll only settle for the best! 🙂
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Thank you!!!!! I am trying. I really want to do something I love and not change jobs just to change!!
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Exactly! Don’t worry, He’ll place you exactly where you need to be at the moment!
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Thank you!! I just have to keep holding out and be brave and patient, which is hard!
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The harder the struggle, the greater appreciation you’ll have for it in the end. 😊
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Thank you!!
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You’re welcome!
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Great post Nina and I simply love the way you have so nicely written so beautifully each and every word. So inspiring and yes all these things are needed for us to live a life of happiness and joy and give back to society too. Superb.
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Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad that you find the post inspiring. 😊
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Yes welcome
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Creating healthy relationships is definitely one of the keys to a happier life. Great post Nina.
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Thank you Miriam. Unfortunately, some of us still struggle in keeping a healthy, balanced and nourishing relationships…I myself could still benefit and learn from others! 😊
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Oh, we all could I’m sure!
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This is good advice, Nina. I always think of the Great Physician or “Psychologist” when it comes to relationship “management.” God tells us to handle relationships with a lot of unconditional love in ~1 Cor. 13:4-8(a)~. Good post, Nina…
Steve
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Thank you Steve. ☺
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You are so welcome, Nina!
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I love this Nina! Sorry i’m so behind on reading your blog!!
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No problem Nikki! I am behind most of the time too! Lol! 😘
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Ha! Well good! 😉
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😊
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Love it … Great words
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you for sharing my post! ☺
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You are totally right, we all need healthy relationships! It still surprises me how our mentally well-being can affect our physical well-being. Anyway, well written!
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Thank you Suzanne. I appreciate your comment. ☺
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Thank you for sharing my post! ☺
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