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BUILDING GREAT RELATIONSHIPS
by Javier & Danielle Mendoza
Great relationships are built on the foundation of trust, stability, and consistency. When these three elements are present, they create an environment where people feel secure, valued, and respected
Trust is the foundation of all great relationships It is the belief that the other person is reliable and honest and has your best interests at heart Without trust, relationships can quickly deteriorate, causing anxiety, suspicion, and conflict To build trust, it is important to be transparent and open about your thoughts feelings and actions It is also crucial to keep your promises and to always act with integrity.
John C Maxwell is a renowned speaker, author, and leadership expert He emphasizes that trust is a critical aspect of any relationship and must be built over time through consistent behavior
According to Maxwell, trust is built through integrity honesty transparency and keeping one ’ s promises. He also emphasizes the importance of treating others with respect and being reliable in all situations
3 keys to building great relationships that create an environment where people feel secure, valued, and respected.
Maxwell believes that trust is the foundation for building strong relationships and that it is essential for success in both personal and professional life. By building trust through consistent behavior, we create an environment of respect, security, and confidence, which allows relationships to grow and flourish.
Stability is also an important aspect of building great relationships This means having a consistent pattern of behavior, communication, and support When people know what to expect from each other, they feel secure and confident in the relationship bility also helps to foster ense of comfort and dictability, which is ential for building a ong and lasting bond bility in relationships is cial for building trust and ating a sense of security d comfort. A stable ationship is one in which both partners are mitted to each other ork together
The benefits of emotionally safe and stable relationships include:
You feel valued and valuable
You can truly be yourself without the risk of judgment
You can show your weaknesses without being taken advantage of.
You can share boldly and express yourself freely. You feel seen, heard, and understood
Brené Brown is a researcher and author who has studied vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. She believes that stability in relationships is built on a foundation of trust, empathy, and vulnerability
According to Brown, stability is created when people feel seen, heard, and understood by their partner She also emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and open with one ’ s partner, which helps to build trust and intimacy
Brown believes that relationships need stability to thrive and that this stability is achieved when people are willing to be vulnerable with each other, share their fears and insecurities, and support each other through challenges By creating a stable and supportive environment, we can build relationships that are strong, resilient, and fulfilling
Consistency is the key to maintaining stability in a relationship It is the ability to consistently act in a certain way, even in challenging or stressful situations. This can be demonstrated by consistently following through on commitments, showing up for important events, and being reliable in all areas of life Consistency builds trust and strengthens relationships over time, as people come to know that they can count on each other no matter what
By working to build trust, stability, and consistency, we can build strong and lasting relationships with those we care about most. When these three elements are present, they create an environment where people feel secure, valued, and respected Strong relationships are the foundational building blocks of all worthy pursuits We must get community and relationships right if we are going to make a lasting impact in this world