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How to Foster Positive Relationships

 A large part of taking care of our mental health comes from relationships and daily human interaction. Whether or not you are a introvert or an extrovert doesn’t matter. People need other people. One thing that I have discovered is that relationships take work and they can be difficult to maintain. In this post, I’m going to share a few best practices to maintain friendships and improve relationships. These can be applied to your platonic and romantic relationships because I believe, if someone is your significant other, they should still be a friend to you first.

A few Best Practices for Relationships:

  • When you think about someone or they are brought up fondly in conversation, call or text them to let them know. People love to know that people are thinking of them. For me, I find it very comforting. 
  • Make time for your relationships. my excuse a lot of the time is that I am too busy to hang out with people. If we are diligent about setting aside time and actually making plans ahead of time, we can a sound this. It is common for many people, even your friends so don’t wait to make the first move even though they may not reach out either. 
  • Learn to understand what you need to feel happy in relationships. Seek out relationships that provide that for you. Going along with that, understand your boundaries and do not put energy into relationships that drain you or make you feel unhappy. 
  • Learn to be a listener and genuinely try to understand your people. Friends are there to support you. Do not forget to support yours. It is easy to get wrapped up in our own world but the beautiful thing about friends is that they can go through the trials of life with one another without fear of judgement. This practice helps foster the trust that is required for this.
What tip did you like best? Do you have any that you would have added to this list? 

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  1. Amaya GonzalezOctober 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM

    Love these tips. I'd have to say my favorite tip was learning to understand what you need to feel happy. I thought this was a good one because you reflect on what you need. One tip I would add is make sure to set healthy boundaries because I feel as though that is another important apsect in a relationship.

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  2. Brooks FlickOctober 16, 2024 at 7:57 PM

    I really resonated with the idea of reaching out when someone comes to mind—it's such a simple yet effective way to show you care. I also appreciate the emphasis on setting aside time for relationships; it's easy to get caught up in busyness. Thanks for sharing!

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