How to build and sustain a positive relationship.
A relationship needs 100% total commitment.
Both parties need to put their hearts into the relationship 100%.
One needs to be very honest if one is to build new trust,if that trust has been broken at some point.
Have an open natural spontaneity and be able to resolve issues with out having to be a mind reader.
Ask for what you want. Eg: “Do you want me to be happy?”
Express yourself.
Don’t presume that they know everything.
Ask- Eg: “Can you please be more attentative to my needs?”
Build up their self esteem with positive compliments.
Listen and pause before commenting and then question again for clarification.
Ask how do you mean and repeat what they have just said to make sure you really understand.
Seek first to understand. Say to them “let me see if I understand what you are saying.”
Be non judgemental.
Set reasonable standards.
Focus more on your partners good qualities.
Make them feel important.
Be agreeable and don’t argue.
Show appreciation.
Say thank you.
Praise them for their achievements.
Show admiration and admire their good qualities and achievements.
Cut a little slack and show tolerance.
Forgive early and often.
Let go of being unhappy about something that has happened in your relationship.
Say to your self I forgive him or her for what has happened and let it go.
Set peace of mind as your highest goal and let go of the past.
Allow your relationship to become calm and peaceful.
Apology’s for your mistakes by simply saying, “I am sorry”.
Allocate an equal division of work that needs to be done around the house.
Relieve the burden of the other person.
Learn about his or her interests.
Be a fully responsible person in your relationship.
Take time to be together, to grow strong together.
Develop shared goals.
Have a vision of your future that include each others aspirations, hopes and dreams.
Author Michael j Fisher
www.positivedictionary.com
Saturday, 8 May 2010
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