Navigating human relationships is one of life’s greatest trials. We cry together, laugh together, scream together, and everything in between. Relationships are hard. Sometimes we read self-help books in an attempt to better ourselves and improve the relationships around us. It’s beyond important to us to have good relationships. That’s where this article comes in. In just 7 brief steps, you will be able to improve your relationships with others and, by doing so, improve the quality of your life.
- Smile as if You’re the Happiest Person Alive
There’s something about a smile that draws a person in. It’s so much easier to approach a smiling individual than it is to approach a person who is frowning. We find comfort and compassion in smiles and, in turn, we pass that smile onto the next person. That is why the first step to bettering your relationships is to smile. You will find that more people want to be around you and that more people find your personality attractive.
- Become a Great Listener
People want to feel as if they are listened to. It feels so good to be able to talk and feel as if your opinions and concerns matter to someone. By becoming a good listener, people will want to talk to you more. You will be considered more trustworthy and more likable simply because you can take the time to sit down and listen to your neighbor talk.
- Learn How to be a Good Conversationalits
Conversation is the next big step. After learning to listen, you need to be able to respond in a way that reveals that you are intelligent and good at conversing with a group. A pro-tip for learning this is to look at sales tactics and closing techniques. Salespeople are trained to be able to make a person like them. They are personable and are able to manipulate conversations to get the person to be on their side. They are the ultimate conversationalists.
- Avoid Criticizing Your Friends
Friends want to be loved unconditionally. They don’t want to be told what’s wrong with them or for you to criticize them. To build your relationships with anyone, without criticism from them and always assume that they have the best intentions. Once you do that, you will find that you even like them better because you’ll stop noticing the things that you dislike.
- Ask for Help if You Need It
Sometimes we feel resentful towards people who don’t reach out to help us. The problem with that is that other people are not mind-readers. We cannot expect that people will know exactly what we need when we need it. To avoid that, ask for help. You won’t feel the resent that you usually do and you will feel more loved by the people around you.
- Remember the Small Things About the People You Love
People love it when the small details of their lives are remembered. Remembering birthdays, favorite colors and foods, names of the family members of your friends, and so much more. It shows that you really do care about even the small details of their lives. Your friends will find you more charming and kinder.
- Show Your Love and Affection
It’s easy to forget to show love and affection but it’s something that will mean so much to your friends. Sometimes a simple text saying, “Hey, I was thinking about you today. Hope all is well!” will mean more than the world to your friends. What it says is that even though you’re busy, you care enough to reach out and remind your friends that you care.
The easiest way to make and keep friends is to love yourself. It’s so easy to be around an individual who appreciates themselves and loves themselves. If you want your relationships to succeed then your most important relationship is the one with yourself.
