How do you keep a good relationship in good shape? Think about your longer term relationships that are still satisfying. How have the two of you built and maintained a strong bond? What have YOU done that’s helped or hindered the health of the relationship.
Good relationships are very valuable and a big contributor to business and personal satisfaction and success. When an important relationship stops feeling good you feel bad. You wonder what you can do to make it better. Consider talking to a professional counselor sooner not later because feeling bad for too long will negatively impact the other relationships in your life.
A Good Relationship Requires…
- Caring
- Compassion
- Commitment
- Compromise
- Communication
- Courage
- Creativity
CARING: Is similar to love. A good relationship is mutually loving. Each person frequently expresses love for the other. There are many love languages. Check out Gary Chapman’s book “The 5 Love Languages”
COMPASSION: You feel compassion towards someone when they are hurting. You let them know you care and are there for them.
COMMITMENT: All relationships have trying times. When the going gets rough you stay committed to doing what you can to get to a better place.
COMPROMISE: Good relationships require give and take. Too much of either is not helpful to keeping your relationship healthy. It’s important to pay attention to the balance.
**COMMUNICATION**. This is definitely the most important one. You have to speak up when something is bothering you. Be careful to use kind words and not attack or criticize. Start with feelings first followed by collaborative problem solving. Share how you feel and then ask how they feel. Start solving after both of you feel okay emotionally.
COURAGE: It takes courage to confront the challenges in your relationship and to take responsibility for your part. Listen to feedback with openness and a willingness to change. What specific thing can you correct or do differently? Think of a small change or baby steps!
CREATIVITY: Think creatively during the problem solving process. Try something and then try something else. See what works best. Remember that success is about making progress.
If you are struggling to feel good in an important work or personal relationship please consider reaching out for professional help. My first consultation is complimentary. Give me a call or send a message via my website.
Cheers to Good Relationships!
MarGO!
Professional Counselor, Business and Life Coach
404-218-4559
MargoGeller@Gmail.com
www.MargoGeller.com
