Relationships are diverse and complex. Like other species of
animals, such as apes, wolves, and many others, we survive
through communicating and relating with others inside and
outside our family circle. If we are isolated from others, we
will risk starvation, mental insanity or death. The reason is
very simple. Most people need to have contact with others on a
daily basis, because of the natural instinct to survive and work
in groups and have a family. Thus, we endure the complexities of
family or group relationships, because of our desire to survive.
We argue, disagree, and sometimes react with aggression towards
our friends and family, because of the emotional tensions that
can build if we don?t know how to address the issues beforehand.
When two or more people enter into a relationship, whether it is
a marriage, friendship or a parent-child bond, there are things
we must motivate our selves to consider to maintain a healthy
and happy relationship and bond. If we refuse to follow these
simple instructions, it is more likely that the relationships
will fail. Moreover, motivation to learn how to solve problems
in relationships is key to ones survival. Communication is
crucial. We were given the ability to speak and form language
for this specific reason. Letting the other person, or family
members know what you think and feel about an event or situation
is important so you can talk together to arrive at an amicable
solution. Write your feelings or emotions on paper for your
partner, so he or she can understand how you are feeling, and
then you can both discuss how to proceed or maintain a mutual
happiness. When you are talking with your child or children,
respect their opinions and ideas without condescension. Speak to
them as you would anyone else, and they will listen and respect
you more. Allow them to communicate their feelings to you
without instilling fear, but remain firm if they are trying to
cause a conflict within the family unit. Ask them, and other
family members how they are doing in other relationships in
their lives. Relationships are not an individual task. It is a
form of commitment to other people. For example, a marriage
between two people is a symbol of commitment, love and respect
for each other. It is a union that opens possibilities to form
new and long-lasting relationships with the hope of producing
children, or devoting your lives to each other and other members
of your immediate family. The same can be said with the
relationship between parent and child. The child needs their
parent or parents to teach them social skills, so they can
relate to them and people outside in the community. The
relationship between the parents and child, is a form of
commitment, and must be entered into with the intention of
constant communication, love, respect and devotion. If one of
these needs are lacking, the possibility of a successful
relationship in any of these circumstances is minimal. Moreover,
communication, laughter, team cooperation, respect, sharing, and
a willingness to solve problems together leads to happy and
healthy relationships.
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