1.
Respect People
Always talk to people with
respect, speaking to them like you want to be spoken to. Be kind in your words and actions. Think before you speak, because once the words
leave your mouth, they can’t ever be taken back. Your words may be forgiven, but they will
never be forgotten. When you speak harshly
to someone, you put a small crack in the relationship. Too many small cracks and the relationship
will crumble
2.
Be Loyal and Trustworthy
Be the kind of person that can
always be counted on to do the right thing.
Never do anything to betray that trust.
Always be honest, and always temper your honesty with kindness. Let them know that they can always lean on you
and even their deepst secrets are safe.
If you don’t have trust in a relationship, you don’t have anything to
build on.
“A friend is one who walks in
when others walk out” – Walter Winchell
3.
Put Others First – Be a Friend
I know it’s not easy, but you
need to put the needs of others first.
By that very act you show how much you care, and how important that
relationship is to you. When you enter a
relationship with a heart that puts others first, you are blessed by the fruits
that are grown from such an act. By
showing a genuine interest in others, you show yourself a friends, and gain
loyal, lifelong friends to yourself.
4.
Don’t Try and Be Someone You’re not
Always strive to be our best
self, but never try and be someone you’re not.
Relationships built upon lies and distortions will never stand. Real friends, then be a real friend. Part of being a real friend is being
yourself. If you want to impress someone,
impress them with your kindness and friendship.
5.
Don’t Take People For Granted
I think this act probably causes
more hurt, resentment, or weakening of friendships than any other. We go from
enjoying someone’s company, really appreciating all the things they do for us,
and thinking about how great they are for the things they do. Them, let a little time go by, and we stop
acknowledging the good things about them.. We come to expect certain things
that we considered special at one time.
Don’t do it, its’ a relationship breaker. No one wants to be taken for granted.
6.
Be Forgiving
What if the one being taken for
granted is you? It hurts to feel like you’re not appreciated. If we aren’t vigilant in caring for our
relationships, these things can easily happen.
That’s why it is important for us to look at others like Christ looks at
us, with compassion and forgiveness.
Be sure to talk to the person
taking you for granted. Don’t let it
build inside until the relationship is destroyed and irreparable. If they’re a true friend they should
apologize and be willing to change that.
Another trick to great
relationships is good communications, and not holding grudges.
7.
Be positive and Encouraging
I love being around people who
are positive and encouraging. It brings
out the best in me and causes me to want to be positive and encourage to
others. Can you think of a better
emotional boost than to help put a smile on someone’s face?
Dwelling on and being discouraged
over problems will do nothing to make them better. We need to acknowledge the problem, tell that
problem it’s not going to define us, and then get to working finding a
solution.
When someone you care about is
down and hurting, you getting depressed with them will do nothing to help. What you need to do is show them compassion,
be empathetic, and let them know you’re there for them.
Then you need to lift them
up. Help them to see some of the
wonderful things about themselves and their life. Sometimes people just need to be reminded
that they’re special, and we believe in them even when they quit believing in themselves
