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Five Ways to Improve Love... |
Want to improve your relationships, both romantic and otherwise? Want to grow in intimacy and closeness with your friends, family, co-workers, your special someone? Then include the following five easy steps into your interactions with those important to you. <br><br>
<b>Acknowledge the big and the little things.</b><br>
People want to be seen. They want their actions, attitudes, feelings and aspirations to be noticed and acknowledged. Become a person who notices. <br><br>
<b>Give thanks and appreciation.</b><br>
Thank others and they are more likely to do more of the same. Why? Because being thanked feels good. Tell them you appreciate it too.
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<b>Give 'just because' appreciation for who they are.</b><br>
Make a list of what you admire about your partner or another person. Now share that list with them. You don't have to wait for a special occasion. Surprise that special person any time. <br><br>
<b>Take active interest.</b><br>
Take a real interest in the things important to others. Listen to them and have a conversation about their hobbies, career or interests. Learn something new about the topic. It will make them feel understood and important. <br><br>
<b>Do special things just for them.</b><br>
Find out what others like. Is it cards, flowers, a foot rub, a dinner out? You may not like or want these same things and that's ok. Do something or give something they like. Make them feel special.<br><br>
See how many of these you can practice in one week with special people in your life and watch the intimacy in your relationships grow.
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