Relationships are comprised of repeated interactions between two or more people.The more the interaction is repeated, the more significant the relationship. The significance may have a positive or negative flavor. For example, a relationship that I once had with a negative significance was an elderly lady who would shout insults at me as I ran by with my children in a jogging stroller. She would yell from her porch how I was "jumbling up my [toddler sons'] brains" by running with them in the stroller. This relationship was significant because her rantings were a daily occurrence. Our tiny village only has sidewalks within its limits and she lived on one of the two main streets in the village. I would vary my run times to avoid her criticisms, but she always seemed to be sitting on her porch! I stopped once to explain to her that my sons were safe in the stroller, but her rantings became louder and her tone acrid, so I ran away and ignored her for the rest of her days.
Positive quality relationships share the main components of trust, time, consistency, commitment and availability. Relationships are the basis for work, social and family life. Without relationships, it would be impossible to get anything done in the home, school, or out in the world. Healthy and strong relationships are built through listening, the empathy, the expression of respect and concern, clear and open communication between the participants.Without relationships, we would all be hermits living in close proximity to one another.
Careyann,
ReplyDeleteBuilding positive relationship can be challenging and time-consuming. You need to understand each others interests and needs as well as their cultures and beliefs. When two people respect one another and communicate in positive ways, they feel secure and comfortable with each other. Only then that you can establish trust and build friendship or strong positive relationship. Reaching out to the old lady in your neighbourhood by communicating to her shows that you are willing to build bridge between two different worlds.
Thank uou for your post.
Thanks for sharing. It was great that you mentioned how even negative relationships are significant. I have enough of both to last a lifetime and there is actually a healthy balance mentally for me.
ReplyDelete