THE BIGGEST LITTLE WORDS

There are many things that we can do to perk up and strengthen our interpersonal relationships.Yet the most effective involves the saying of just three words.

"I'll be there."

If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there." Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.

"I miss you."

Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other "I miss you."if couples simply and sincerely said to each other "I miss you."This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. Consider how ecstatic you would feel, if you received Consider how ecstatic you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday,an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say

"I miss you."

“I respect you”

Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds and become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships.


source: Nidokidos