How to Develop Strong Relationships

by Janice R Newman

“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT).

Relationships were created from the beginning of time. Relationships are the interaction, collaboration, connection, or association between two or more individuals, businesses, concepts, objects, or groups based on mutual trust, understanding, and communication. They develop through various means for either personal or business or share mutual interests for a social cause, similar background experiences, or simple chance encounters. Relationships are formed as friendships, family, romantic, professional connections, and with God. Over a lifetime, a person will create hundreds of relationships from childhood through work, with most varying in length and value. Therefore, it’s necessary to learn how to develop a strong relationship that will last.

Developing a strong relationship takes time, effort, commitment, and hard work for both personal and professional relationships. They don’t develop overnight. It is important to build trust, foster collaboration, and achieve mutual success. A true relationship can not be one-sided with one person taking advantage or mistreating the other. There are ways to develop strong relationships that are beneficial for both.

One of the best ways to develop strong relationships is to become a better you. Be your authentic self. Be you and not fake! Show genuine interest in others. Get to know people on a personal level. Ask about their interests, hobbies, and family. This is helpful for personal and business contacts.

Make sure that you are reliable for any commitments you made. Business relationships require you to be reliable, honest, and trustworthy. Be honest and trustworthy to family and friends also. Don’t gossip