There are many things that we can do to help strengthen our relationships.
Most involve the saying of just three words.
- “I’ll be there.”
Being there for another person is one of the greatest gifts we can give. When we are there for others, important things happen to them and us. We are renewed in love and friendship and restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is the essence of showing regard for others.
- “I miss you.”
This simple yet powerful declaration says to others that they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.
Consider how joyful you feel when you receive a card or phone call just saying “I miss You.”
- “I respect you.”
Showing respect is another way of showing love. Respect expresses the feeling that another person is a true equal. When you talk with respect you will help strengthen the bonds in all your relationships.
- “Maybe you’re right.”
When your having a heated argument with someone, they, or you, are unlikely to change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship. Using this phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring tense emotions. Saying “maybe you’re right” is the humility of admitting, “Maybe I’m wrong” and can open the door to further explore the subject in a more rational manner.
- “Please forgive me.”
All of us have faults and peculiarities of behavior. We should never be ashamed to admit when we have been wrong, which in other words, is saying we are wiser today than yesterday. Many broken relationships can be healed and mended if people would only admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness.
- “I thank you.”
People who have the companionship of good, close friends don’t take their expressions of kindness and daily courtesies for granted. Showing gratitude by saying “Thank you” is a glorious form of courtesy.
- “Count on me.”
A good friend is steady and true when trouble comes. Loyalty is an essential element for true friendship that bonds our relationships.
- “Let me help.”
The best of friends, without being asked, pitch in and help. When they see a need they try to fill it and when they notice a hurt they do whatever they can to help heal it.
- “I understand you.”
Letting others know in many little ways that you understand them is a powerful tool to any relationship. People become closer and enjoy each other more when they feel another person accepts and understands them.
- “I love you.”
Your family, friends and you all need to hear those three little words “I Love You”. Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies our deepest emotional needs; the need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted.
These three-word phrases have the power to create, deepen and heal friendships and can enrich every relationship in our lives. Speak them!
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