Family and Friends Relationships.

A relationship is something amazing. It involves relating with people in the best way, trying to avoid conflicts even though there is no guarantee such wouldn't happen but being able to resolve it amicably is important. Whether it's a relationship with family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances etc, it is important to build meaningful relationships with each other to have a meaningful life.

Relationship with family

This is the first relationship you build before moving outside to make some for yourself. If you do not build a meaningful relationship with them, it is impossible to create one with people outside — it is just like loving yourself first before others and how do you do that if you don't love who you are? Having a wonderful family creates that special bond with each other and they are always there to support you no matter what happens to you. Family is all that you have when things go wrong and every other person has rejected you.

Many times, I have always been proud of my family and how I have come to be surrounded by those who truly care for me which has made life more meaningful to live in because of them. You see, some families do not get along due to various reasons whatsoever but I have come to understand how important it is to build a solid relationship with your family to get going in life. Family is everything, so it is with having a proper relationship with them because they are the ones left when everyone has deserted you. People come and go but families are there to stay. So, if you have a good relationship with your family, you should consider yourself lucky.

It is the reason my big sister would always bring us together via video calls and sometimes audio just to have some family bonding together even though we are not close to ourselves, the unity is what makes us moving and it is one relationship I am so proud to be in. Even when misunderstandings occur, we find ways to resolve them in the best and we continue our lives on the assurance that no matter what may happen, we will always find ways to be together because we do not believe in enmity against ourselves which could affect our well-being.

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Relationship with friends

Friends are the next after family. The easiest way to keep the bond with a friend going is to be able to communicate effectively and relate well — this requires showing empathy and compassion all the time.

Having relationships with friends is an essential aspect of human life which contributes significantly to our emotional well-being and happiness in general. Friendships are unique bonds formed through shared experiences, having genuine care for each other and understanding each other better. It is always not that easy to build and maintain healthy relationships with friends as it takes much effort, total commitment, communication and respect. Just like the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.

The book describes in parts how to build a relationship that lasts with their unique methods of getting it done. The truth is, it is not easy influencing people but with some laid down techniques and with actionable steps, it turns out to be a great way to get things done. Having individual differences and diverse perspectives on issues of life, relating well with people and friends is something one should seek to have healthy and meaningful relationships.

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One of the fundamental aspects of having a strong friendship is trust. Trust is a foundation that helps in creating meaningful bonds, allowing friends to confide in each other without judging or betraying one another. Being open to honesty and transparency helps to strengthen the trust in a relationship, creates a bond between friends and create the space for vulnerability.

Having relationships with friends takes lots of sacrifice and commitment, especially with the right people whom you are sure to influence positively. Creating time for regular communication as it helps to stay connected even amid busy schedules or distance. Also, it is important to respect each other's boundaries, beliefs and differences — this is crucial in maintaining healthy relationships.

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In conclusion, they say the kind of friends you have could add valuable impact in one's life and at the same time can influence you negatively. It is best to think before having a relationship with anyone because not everyone wants the best for others, not everyone is goal-oriented as some are present only to ruin what you have while others would contribute to your success. It is important to set some boundaries when establishing relationships with people whom you may later turn into friends. Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are, in another way, friends influence one positively or negatively. Choose your friends wisely and work on maintaining healthy relationships with them.

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_{This is my participation for Day 17 of the March Inleo Prompt. You can click the link to participate too.}