Smile, Make eye contact, Use the person’s name, Invite to spend time, Ask Questions, Listen and Learn, Open up about yourself, Keep it positive, Compliment them, Find common ground, Be Present, Thank them, Be yourself
All tagged relationships
Smile, Make eye contact, Use the person’s name, Invite to spend time, Ask Questions, Listen and Learn, Open up about yourself, Keep it positive, Compliment them, Find common ground, Be Present, Thank them, Be yourself
Maybe you met a special someone or formed a friendship with someone who means a lot to you, and suddenly you find out that they might have a problem with addiction. The question is can you have a relationship with them? Can love heal them?
You and I are in a relationship which I value and want to keep. We are also two separate persons with our own individual values and needs. Dr. Thomas Gordon
Personal responsibility in how we affect others requires a reflection of ourselves as well as an understanding of the other person. This takes a deep willingness to be vulnerable and a willingness to listen and be receptive to someone else’s vulnerability.
When someone wants a fight, we can almost always guarantee that it doesn’t matter what we do, they will have their fight and it will be with whoever engages.
Every once in a while, fate takes pity on you and sends you a friend.
Someone who really gets you.