3 Must-Have Qualities To Strengthen Your Relationships

Would you say you have close relationships with family, friends, colleagues or community?

Do you feel uplifted or happier when you connect or socialize with them?

Does a problematic relationship create stress, anger, anxiety or fear for you?

Did you know your relationships can be a health risk factor just like high blood pressure, smoking, alcoholism, lack of exercise and obesity?

According to researchers at Brigham Young University, strong social relationships are associated with better health and longevity. It is good for your health and well-being to cultivate strong meaningful relationships.

What Makes A Strong Relationship?

Think about one of your strong relationships. It could be with family, a friend or, a colleague. What do you think makes it strong?

Now reflect on a relationship that is problematic for you. Why do you think it is difficult?

You take who you are into every relationship. What are your core values, personality style, temperament, expectations, wounds from past relationships, and hopes? Who and what are you taking into your relationships?