Save Good Relationships for a Rainy Day: 3 Ways
Posted: Friday, November 27, 2009
by K Soash
Writing For You Now
In our everyday busy routines it's easy to forget to nurture some important relationships. Especially those valuable ones we may take for granted when there is no crisis involved or no real communication in calling, writing, emailing, or texting.
But what about when the crisis does show up? Where do you look for support and understanding? Where do you go for that listening ear or shoulder to cry on?
Here they are:
1. Communicate positively with your family and loved ones: Maintaining positive relationships is actually good for your health. Invest some time in nurturing your relationships with your family members, spouse, kids, mom, dad, and grandparents, and yes, even your in-laws. They may be the ones that are there for you when you're in a crisis. Sooner or later you're bound to come together for one of these three important events: graduations, weddings, and/or funerals.
2. Spend quality time with your friends: Spending time with your friends will strengthen your relationships too. Even if it's just on the phone, via email, texting, or chatting on the net, it will make a difference in how your relationships develop. The simple fact that you are staying in touch implies that the relationship is important to you. By maintaining contact you express that you do care about that relationship and are willing to invest the time.
3. Pleasantly surprise a family member, a friend, or a loved one: Write and send a Thank You Note' or a Thinking of You Card' just for your own pleasure. Imagine the expression on their face when they get it. This act of kindness will definitely put a smile on your face while you write it, and put a smile on their face when they get it. This is a very thoughtful gesture that actually revitalizes your spirit and your sense of belonging. Besides we like pleasant surprises, they add to our life.
Rainy days are part of life, so never underestimate the power of a good relationship. It really doesn't take that much effort and time to even apply any of these three extremely simple ways to maintain those important relationships for a rainy day.
Relationships are like treasured items, the more you invest in them, the more valuable they become. Let's not take them for granted.
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