Personal relationships are the fertile soil from which all advancement, all
success, all achievement in real life grows.~~Ben Stein
All learning happens within the context of relationships.
Whether it is learning to read, ride a bike, shoot some hoops, or bake your
first batch of cookies chances are you would not have felt safe enough to take
the risk had you not had a trusted relationship with the teacher of the skill.
Relationships come in all shapes, sizes and levels of depth;
they can be classified as healthy or not so healthy, positive or negative.
The following characteristics define healthy relationships:
- · Respect
- · Reciprocity
- · Open communication
- · Supportive interactions
- · Honesty
So conversely, those characteristics that oppose these are
considered indicators of unhealthy relationships.
In my life, I have had good relationships and bad. Both
kinds have taught important life lessons.
Some relationships find you when you
least expect it…that is the story of my husband and I. When we met, I had just gotten home from
being gone for a while and I met him at my new job. I knew at first we would be good friends, but
now 20 years later we are best friends; he complements me in every way. We have so much fun. He has
been the most amazing supporter I have ever had, and without him the dream of
completing my master’s would be just that—a dream. Thank you baby, I love you!
