Importance of Relationships
"Human relationships and the effects of relationships on relationships are the building blocks of healthy development" (Shonkoff & Phillips, 2000, p. 4).
Relationships are key to success. As the old saying goes nobody makes it alone in this world. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother cousin, college, supervisor the list can go on and on. I serve in so many roles and all require me to build relationships for my own growth development and success.
These relationships require a give and take. They require building and cultivation. Most of all they require time. Relationships are not developed overnight.
All these relationships are not without issues. Problems arise mainly when efforts are not made to maintain these relationships. In addition to time communication is critical. Most of all I must make sure that I’m ok and have cultivated my own physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Self-preservation is number one.
Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.
To barbara,
ReplyDeleteYou stated "relationships are not developed overnight." You're right, it takes work. It is a give and take situation. You have to learn the other person. You get to know likes/dislikes. Sometime,s it is not easy building a relationship. What are your thoughts?
Sorry, should be, Barbara
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteStraight to the point, so I know that telling someone the truth would not be a problem. Relationship does require work on both ends and sometimes it is not easy but hard work and commitment will make it easy. I enjoyed reading your post.