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Prescription for Healthy Relationships

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 05:23PM

Relationships form the basis for personal and professional success.  We have an inherent need to develop meaningful relationships in our business, family, and romantic lives.  We want to share our goals, ideas and experiences with others.  However, we all fall short at times in handling relationship mechanics.  There are times when we need to ”doctor up” or even perform ”surgery” on our relationships.

We make regular doctor visits for checkups.  But how often do we check the health of our relationships?  As with our physical health, our relationships require maintenance too.  Just as our physical bodies get sick from time to time, relationships can also go through periods of illness.  Fortunately, with proper treatment, these relationships can recover and thrive.

If you believe any of your relationships are unhealthy, here are some possible remedies:

  • Regular checkups:  Determine the overall health of your relationships.  Regularly communicate with your partner, friend, or associate to determine whether both of your needs are being met.
  • Relationship chart:  Keep in mind what is and what is not working.  Work on the issues and revisit them to see if they have improved.
  • Take a temperature:  Is the relationship running hot or cold?  Do you still enjoy each others’ company?  Is it moving in a positive direction?  Be open and honest about your feelings and listen carefully to any concerns. 
  • Check for a pulse :   Is there still a bond between you?   Is the pulse strong or weak?
  • Diagnose for right treatment:  Recognize that each situation is unique. Know what to prescribe and the right dosage.
  • Know yourself:  You pay attention to your body’s signals when it is experiencing injury or illness. As well, know your personal reactions to the situations you encounter with others and how those situations affect you.
  • Acknowledge warning signs:  Watch for key indications that might suggest a malignancy in your relationships.  Then determine whether to remove a negative relationship from your life.

What is a healthy relationship?  Here are some key signs to consider:

  • Open Communication
  • Mutual respect
  • Trust
  • Honesty
  • Support
  • Fairness and Equality
  • Growth
  • Respect of Personal Space
  • Respecting Differences

In a healthy relationship, no one should be afraid to speak their mind.  People who have your best interests at heart will never ask you to be someone you are not nor to compromise what you believe in.  Before being open with anyone else, you must first be honest with yourself.  Determine who you are, what you are seeking from another person, and what you are willing to give.

Healthy relationships aren’t developed overnight.  It takes time, energy and commitment to develop a positive and healthy relationship. So, do the work and reap the results!

Talayah G. Stovall, Chicago, IL
Author, Crossing the Threshold: Opening Your Door to Successful Relationships; and  
150 Important Questions You Should Ask Before You Say “I Do”? (eBook)
www.talayahstovall.com

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