Humans are social creatures ー it’s part of our nature. Yet although we are intrinsically wired to seek out, thrive, and live in community, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to manage the different relationships in our lives. Even when we have created social circles and communities that primarily involve relationships of our choosing, it can still be challenging to navigate through them from time to time, be that romantic relationships; our relationships with our families (including the various different types or definition of family that may involve); our friendships; our work relationships such as those with our colleagues, clients, juniors, or professional superiors; our relationship with our faith and belief systems; and equally as importantly, our relationships with ourselves. Relationships come in all different forms, and some come and go through the different chapters of life, while others are more enduring. The family we’re born with, for instance, can be tricky to navigate ー yet it can have an enormous effect on influencing and shaping who we become. Ultimately, it all boils down to connection. The bonds we build can teach us respect, perspective, empathy, emotional intelligence, and how we show up in the world. It's a core human need that can truly impact our quality of life.
Manifestation is often referred to as the process of making your dreams and goals a reality. It's based on a principle that you will attract into your life whatever you focus on. This concept maintains that if you focus on positive things, you will attract more positivity into your life. But the flip side is just as true: Negativity attracts the unfavorable.
Dating is difficult. And while we hope that once we find “the one” that things get easier, sadly that’s not always the case. Just look at the United States, where over 40 percent of first marriages, 60 percent of second marriages, and over 70 percent of third marriages end in divorce. It seems that falling in love is easy, then. It’s staying in love where we encounter hurdles.
What makes something a relationship 一 and what defines a good one? What type of relationship is it? There are nuances to this in every realm of our lives, from our careers to our romantic relationships, friendships, and family. What are the different types of relationships we tend to encounter at work, and what are the most important work relationships? How do we make new friends, how do we ensure our friendships are genuine, and how do we maintain friendships that last? What makes us attractive to other people, how do we know who we’re compatible with 一 and how do we find them? Once you’ve found a partner (or partners) who makes your heart sing, how do you keep them 一 what drives someone away, why do people cheat, and how do you make a relationship last? If matrimony is on the cards, then what makes a marriage work? How can we be better partners ourselves? Whatever yours may look like, family can have the power to shape who we are. What defines a family, and how can we build better relationships with our families? And last but certainly not least: How do we learn to truly accept ourselves for who we are, and love ourselves more? The quality of these relationships can have a huge impact on our health, and our ability to have a longer, happier, and more fulfilled life.
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