BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC.

Relationships 101

Characteristics of a Relationship

MisconceptionsRelationship with ourselvesFulfillingCommunicationsHappinessPast “Baggage”LongevityGood old fashioned hard work

Past Present and Future

In the past viewed as an economic relationship

It was the social norm

LengthFulfillmentEqual partnership

with someone who makes their life more interesting

Want

Evolution of Relationships

The Big Question

How has your partner helped make you a better person?

The NEXT big question

How have you made your partner a better person?

How to encourage/ support

CommunicateBe a patient listener

-allow your partner some venting timesShare the goalLove unconditionallyUse time wiselyGet help

The good news

Traits are contagiousAmbition, patience, charitable, humor You can learn from people who have traits

unlike you by observing and imitating new behaviors.

New research shows that men who maintain a BMI (Body Mass Index) higher than their partner or wife are happier.*

5 Key ingredients to a successful relationship

Communicate Know when to talk and when not to talk Speak nicely to each other Don’t throw in the “kitchen sink”

Honesty Feel free to share Secrets are dangerous for a relationship Refrain from being judgmental

Respect Even when you disagree understand where the

partner is coming from

5 Key ingredients to a successful relationship

Reliability Do what you say you are going to do Be thoughtful Remember you are also linked to your partners

familiesAct like your in love

Be silly Be affectionate Dress for your partner sometimes

Different Types of relationships

FriendsRomanceWork ColleaguesSchool classmatesFamilyNeighbors???? Who else……