Incredible India contest by @sduttaskitchen| My perspective about true relashionship.

sikan-eyen (63)in Incredible India • last year (edited)

MY VIEWS ON VALUING ONLY BLOOD RELATED RELATIONS

Relationships right from time immemorial has been an important and integral part of human existence. No matter how strong and independent one may pose to be, there definitely will be a time when you will need a shoulder to lean on, a friend to cry, someone to share those happy moments with and probably shareba glass of wine together with. I often say having people around you makes you rich. Valuing only blood-relared relations to me is a wrong notion. At this juncture I remember the old saying... <There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother And I believe this to be true. Sometimes we see our siblings and other family members disappointing and causing us pains. Sometimes, they do not even show up for us like strangers will do. So for me, I value not only blood_related relations but also other healthy relationships over the years. I can recall a personal experience during my final presentation in school around 2018 where I had invited both friends and family to take pictures with me to capture my almost ending journey through tertiary institution. But to my utmost surprise, no family member was present, it was only two old classmates who actually came...it brought tears to my eyes.

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MY DEFINITION OF A DEDICATED RELATIONSHIP

Dedication subscribes to intentionality. Relationships are meant to be valued and as such, a dedicated relationship is one that both parties put efforts to see that it works.
A dedicated relationship is not the type that is one-sided but one where everyone is respected and genuinely cared for.

THREE THINGS WE SHOULD MAINTAIN IN EVERY RELATIONSHIP

Healthy relationships between people or groups have positively been evident to increase our happiness, overall wellbeing and reduce stress. Three things we should maintain in every relationship are:

1. Communication:
The essentials of communication in relationship cannot be said enough, that is why it is topping my list. It is like the engine that drives the truck. communication is so very important to having and maintaining healthy relationships.

2. Respect:
Respect in relationships goes way down to respecting one's views, privacy, and social life. This is essential as not to cause conflicts along the way
Boundaries are required, and everyone should know his/her place and when to step in. This promotes a peaceful coexistence betwwen all.

3. Genuine love and care:

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This comes last because it mothers these above other factors.
The one thing that sustains relationships to last the test of time is genuine for one another and commitment to this friendship.
Relationship cannot strive in the room of jealousy, anger and contempt.