PHRASES THAT HELP ENRICH OUR RELATIONSHIPS
Being there for
another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people,
important things happen to them and to us.
We are renewed by love and friendship.
We are restored emotionally and spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very core of respect
and acceptance.
Many
marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely
said to each other, "I miss you.”
This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed,
desired and loved.
Respect is a
way of showing love. Respect conveys
that we look at the other person as a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance
of a relationship.
This phrase
is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed
emotions. The flip side of "maybe
you're right" is the humility of admitting, "maybe
I'm wrong."
Many broken
relationships can be restored and healed if people admit their mistakes and ask
for forgiveness. We are all vulnerable
to faults, foibles and failures. Never
be ashamed to own up to being wrong, as this simply indicates that you are
wiser today than you were yesterday.
I THANK
YOU
Gratitude is
an exquisite form of courtesy. People
who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take
daily courtesies for granted. They are
quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of
friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
COUNT ON
ME
"A
friend is one who walks in when others walk out.” Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true
friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships
tend to be steady and true friends. When
troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating, "you can count on me”.
LET ME
HELP
The best of
friends see a need and try to fill it.
When they spot a hurt, they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.
I
UNDERSTAND YOU
People become
closer and enjoy each other more if they feel accepted
and understood. Letting others know in
many little ways that we understand them is one of the most powerful tools
for healing our relationships.
GO FOR
IT
Some friends
may be non-conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their
interests. Rather than urging your loved
ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness - everyone has dreams that no one
else has.
I LOVE
YOU
The phrase we
all know about and often don’t use enough.