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7 Ways To Strengthen The Relationships In Your Life
Platonic and romantic included.
Relationships are like houseplants.
They can be beautiful but in order for that to happen, they need a little TLC. You can’t expect your fiddle fig tree to thrive if you don’t give it water and a little sunshine every now and then.
Relationships are necessary for every human. Romantic or platonic, connections with other people is a basic psychological need that must be met for a human being to stay relatively sane. Without the feeling of belonging with others or love, life just doesn’t seem worth living.
That’s why it’s important to appreciate the people closest to you. I know that life gets busy and responsibilities pile on, but it’s important to prioritize those that you’re going to enjoy life with.
Romantic or platonic, there are a few pieces of advice that I learned over the years that can help you form stronger relationships.
Learn How To Show Appreciation In Different Ways
If it the notion that not everyone gives and receives appreciation in the same way surprises you, then I’d suggest you become familiar with the concept of Love Languages.
