36 Ways to Build Your Relationship

[tconnor]

Relationship Advice #182
36 Ways to Build Your Relationship

Each year I conduct a number of seminars on Effective relationships for convention spouse programs, church groups and several other types of organizations where singles or couples are involved or attend. The following 36 points are from one of my half day programs. Thought maybe you might be able to use one or more of the points in one of your relationships.

1. Let go of old baggage.
2. Focus on what is working.
3. Communicate clearly.
4. Let go of expectations.
5. Manage the stressors.
6. Touch a lot.
7. Listen between the lines.
8. Have common goals.
9. Be patient.
10. Relationships are getting better or worse.
11. Accept people for who they are.
12. Let go of hidden agendas.
13. Have fun together.
14. Know your partner.
15. Have a date night.
16. Don’t invalidate.
17. Have some joint activities.
18. Create a safe environment.
19. Learn the difference between love and passion.
20. Listen to your feelings.
21. Develop and maintain trust.
22. Cultivate intimacy.
23. Love unconditionally.
24. Be flexible.
25. Control your thoughts.
26. Take mini vacations and retreats.
27. Live in the present.
28. Develop a spiritual foundation.
29. You can’t fix anyone.
30. No one has faults.
31. Live without regrets.
32. Everything is a teacher.
33. Make wise choices.
34. You are responsible to – not for.
35. Don’t quit too soon.
36. Relationships take effort.