Are you in a Relationship?

What we cannot live without in this life are relationships. What we find most challenging in this life is also, maintaining those relationships in a healthy, positive manner. The heartache, the pain , the depression and the agony one suffers through due to a break-up of a relationship is known only by one who has suffered through any such issue! Looking around us , it seems that most of the population is going through a hard time, trying to manage their relationships, yet, seemingly finding it a huge challenge. 

Words - Lakmini Wijemanne

What is a relationship ?

The dictionary says that a relationship is a way two or more people are connected. Interpersonal relationships are a vital part of our lives. We form these relationships with acquaintances, friends, family members, work colleagues, spouses, girl/boy friend, sexual partners, even with our pets. Each relationship comes with different expectations, benefits and challenges. 

There are mainly two types of relationships that we forge :

• Positive/good Relationships

• Negative/bad Relationships

Within any good/positive relationship, the ones who are in the relationship expect from each other honesty, loyalty, trust, respect, open communication, space to have individuality, understanding, compromise, adaptability, patience, emotional support and empathy. When good relationships are built on the above, any relationship can soon turn to a negative one if its main ingredients are power and control. 

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