Relationship Goals
Our relationships are an important part of who we are as people. It’s worthwhile to cultivate those relationships, not just to avoid loneliness, but to strengthen the bonds that both bring us joy and comfort us in times of need.
Meet up with or call four friends you haven’t spoken to in a while.
Not all relationships need everyday contact. You know those relationships that you can go for months without talking but pick up right where you left off when you reconnect? Give those people a call, you’ll both appreciate it.Do a Random Act of Kindness everyday.
Random acts of kindness put good vibes out into the universe. Doing something kind for others allows us to make a positive impact in someone else’s day without much effort.Go on a planned-in-advance date night.
When was the last time you went on a date with your significant other where you both got a little dressed up and left your phones (or the kids) at home? Spend regular quality time with each other.Ask your partner these 20 Questions.
Along with date night, take the opportunity to dig a little deeper into each other. These questions will spark new conversations or bring up old ones you haven’t had in a while.Send snail mail.
Sure texts and Instagram messages are great, but there’s just something special about getting letter in the mail. Break out your stationary and write a note by hand to a pal.End a toxic relationship.
Toxic relationships make you feel bad about yourself. They take and don’t give equally. You’ll dread interactions with that person or place. Start phasing them out of your life. It’s not healthy for either of you to perpetuate a toxic cycle.React with empathy, instead of with judgement.
When someone expresses their emotions to you, try to put yourself in their shoes. Instead of reacting with judgment, try to see their perspective.
Practice asking other people about themselves.
It’s easy to talk about ourselves, but a secret hack to letting people know you care about them is asking them about themselves. Try it.Send flowers to a friend going through a hard time.
I love sending flowers to people in my life, but it’s usually for a celebration. Send a quick bouquet to let someone know who is going through a hard time that you are there for them and thinking of them.Give someone an encouraging and genuine compliment everyday.
This is an easy one and a lovely habit to have! Once you share a genuine compliment, you’ll be seen as a positive person who always makes people feel great about themselves.Call your parents or siblings once a week.
Family relationships can be hard. No matter who you consider to be “family,” touch base with someone who fits the description to check in on them and get an update on their lives.Make two new friends.
Making friends as an adult can be a challenge. Be the first to reach out and start a new relationship! Whether it’s someone you want to reconnect with, join a group to meet people, or simply connecting with someone from online in person, add new people to your friends list!Practice forgiveness.
It’s easy to harbor resentment
towards someone you feel has wronged you. But doing so is only hurting
you in the long run. If you’re not forgiving someone for something that
happened, whether recently or a long time ago, make a conscious decision
to no longer dwell on those thoughts.
To Be Continued...
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