Let me share with you two (2) decisions that has helped me have good and flourishing relationship with people I have met, including my wife, children and family members.
These two decisions will also help you to keep a smooth relationship whether single or married.
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One, I always try my best to do things with good consideration for others. I don't just talk, I will first think about how what I want to say will affect the person I want to talk to.
I don't just act, I will first think about how what I want to do will affect the person I'm dealing with.
So, I talk and act with consideration for the other person. I think about how to affect people positively. I won't shout on you because I would have thought that shouting on you won't be good for you.
When you think about how your words or actions affect your partner, your spouse, your neighbors and family members, and you are careful about it, you will have good relationships with them.
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Before you say a word, taste it to be sure it is sweet because nobody enjoys bitter words. That's how to act reasonably.
In case I have to correct you, I make sure I am extremely nice to you first and that you have become comfortable with me before I will calmly correct you.
Correction done with lots of love and kindness rarely gets anyone annoyed.
That is one.
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Two, I am quick to apologize when I talk or act in error.
That's it!
We are humans; sometimes we misbehave, intimidate others, get unnecessarily angry or even fight.
It is not normal but it does happen.
When it does happen, what do you do? If you start claiming rightness in your mistakes, you will end up losing precious relationships.
What I do anytime I misbehave is to quickly swallow my pride and ego, humble myself and apologize; it does not matter who I offend, whether a 5 year old or 80 year old - as long as I have done you something wrong, I will apologize.
I have made up my mind to always do these!
What's the result?
The result is that my relationships with people are preserved! I lose nothing.
Yes, these two decisions are what God has been using to help us keep our home; I always think about how my words or actions will affect my wife before I say or do it. If I mistakenly step on her toes, I am very quick to bow my head in genuine apology.
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Think about others. Don't hurt them. In case you do hurt them, be quick to apologize genuinely; I can assure you that you will have flourishing relationships.
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