Relationships are important because they can be used as a support system and are necessary for our own well-being. Relationships can be joyful or stressful. I try to only build relationships with people that are going to bring me joy. Negative relationships cause stress and I try to avoid that at all costs.
I currently have positive relationships with my mother, sister, children, and a few close friends. I have always been close to my mother. We have a great relationship that allows me to talk to her openly about anything that I may be going through. She raised my sister and me all by herself and I feel that she has been a great role model for me. My sister is a couple of years younger than me, but we have always been close. Don’t get me wrong we have out moments when we argue like children, but when it comes down to it, we are always there for each other. I have both a son and a daughter. I currently have a great relationship with both of my children. I encourage them to talk to me whenever they feel the need, even if it is maybe a difficult topic. I believe that making them feel that they can come to me and I won’t judge them has allowed me to have open communication with them thus far. I wouldn’t say that I have a lot of friends just a few that are dear to my heart. My best friend has been friends with me for 30 years. That is amazing. We have been friends every since we were little girls. She is always there for me when I need her and I do the same for her.
Maintaining relationships is difficult. As you get older your views of life change and the people who you choose to associate with change. Establishing new relationships occurs all the time but only the important ones can be maintained.
Everyone establishes relationships differently. As an educator it important to be able to reflect on the relationships that you have established within your personal life to help you establish relationships in your professional life. If you have only had negative relationships it is going to be quite difficult to establish positive relationships with families and children. I always remember that some relationships have to be maintained for a brief time, and after that time if the relationship is negative then you can let go of it and move on.
2 comments:
I agree with you 100% if you allow yourself to engage in negative relationships it only cause you stress so keep yourself away from it and have only positive relationships in your circle. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to reading more.
Hello Beth
I agree, relationships are important. It will get hard sometimes trying to maintain a good relationship with your family. All and all, building a relationship is what's important when trying to maintain a solid family foundation. In my opinion, open communication is the key keeping the family together. When the family knows that there is someone they can talk to or confide in, this will help keep the family on one accord. Good Post.
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