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Maintaining Family Bond And Friendships

Most of us find it difficult to maintain strong family bond and friendships. There may be several explanations, reasons and causes, but there is no doubt that a satisfying family life and true friendships contributes much to our happiness and the fullness of life. Consider these helpful tips to maintain strong family bond and quality friendships.

  • Don't Be Selfish 
Successful relationships are more about giving than about receiving. If you follow a selfish course of life, you will definitely damage your relationships with others. Care more about doing what's right than being right. Of course, nobody wants to be friends with a person who always boasts about what he owns or knows. Strong family bond and friendships stem from a sense of commitment, trust, empathy, appreciation and giving of your time among others. Most importantly, treat others as you want to be treated.

  • Deal With Dispute
No one is perfect. We are all sure to mess up at times, but when we do, we have to set pride aside and repair the situation. Being honest shouldn't be about being cruel. Finding a balance where you can say what you think without being parental, defining, or judgmental is important for keeping a level of trust between you and a friend or family member. When you make a mistake, apologize for it. Make sure the friend understands that your intention is not to hurt or punish. Explain where you went wrong and what you mean by saying sorry. And don’t be afraid to be the one who reaches out first. "https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201301/5-ways-maintain-lifelong-friendships"

  • Choose Friendships Wisely
As the old adage goes "Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." The people you spend time with have a great influence on you​—for good or for bad. Friends can literally make or break you and some can cause more harm than good - thus, affecting the quality of relationship. Make friends with people who display qualities and have values you admire, want to imitate or similar to yours.
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