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The secret to a successful relationship
requires you befriend him/her.
Now, there are all kinds of
friendships. However, this
post will address relationships
of a personal nature.
A successful relationship centers
around getting to know a person,
his/her likes, dislikes, what makes
him/her laugh, and sharing dreams.
Of course, a successful
relationship demands open
communication with a person.
Let's say, for example, a friend
isn't paying attention to your
concerns.
You'll say one of the
following.
"Why are you ignoring me?"
Or, if you know your
friend, be supportive.
"What has you down?"
You asked.
You're more likely
to be appreciated for
the latter comment.
Sometimes, you'll have
to give him/her space.
If you're in a successful
relationship with him/her,
you'll know what to do.
You'll know how to handle
his/her venting.
The point is to be there
for your friend. Keep your
understanding ear open.
A successful relationship
encounters joy, sorrow,
laughter, and patience.
There is no such thing as
shyness in a successful
relationship.
You tell a friend what
he/she needs to hear.
This means if a friend
is wrong, say it. Don't
allow your friend to
labor under false
circumstances.
In short, if a person
is wrong, he/she can't
see through the false
fog.
This would be a time
to share a different
avenue with your friend.
Being right, somehow,
makes the load lighter.
Often, a friend just needs
someone to listen.
Now, sex has it's
place.
You'll know when he/she
is in the mood. It's
important to make time
for sex.
Schedule time for
it. Many people
multi-task. It's not
unusual to set a date
for it.
The same holds true when
asked your opinion.
A successful relationship
can stand-up to the truth.
"Can I carry this look
off?" A friend asked.
It's best to get the truth
from you. It'd be more
embarrassing to hear it
from others.
After your friend gets over
the shock of being lied to,
he/she will have
trust issues with anything
else you have to say. Would
your friendship with him/her
continue?
Now, I wonder if some
people in my neighborhood
have any friends that tell
the truth.
On second thought, it's
not my concern.
My question to you:
If you knew a friend
was doing something wrong,
would you say so?
On to dream sharing.
A true friend shares, and
is happy about your dreams.
Would you tell a friend
if you thought he/she
was reaching to high
for a dream?
In closing, take the steps
to ensure a successful
relationship.
