Respect yourself and others will respect you. –Confucius Respect means non-violation. It means being seen and feeling heard. It means you are aware of the differences and choose to “live and let live” as best you can. Respect does not mean agreement or compliance. It does not mean being liked…
Reliability in Relationships with Others
“Trust should be guarded to the end: without trust we cannot stand.“–Confucius Reliability of commitment begs the questions: Can I trust you? Can I count on you? Do you do what you say you will do and when you say you will do it? – Do you walk the walk,…
Reciprocity in Relationships with Others
There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life -reciprocity. –Confucius Reciprocity of effort means that equivalent energy is being put forth to initiate and maintain a relationship. This does not mean the receiving party must reciprocate immediately or in kind – just…
Relationship Essentials
Living in a world that includes other people is challenging. Because we are all complex human beings, it is impossible to define a set protocol, formula or blueprint to work from. For most relationships, you can utilize these three essential elements: reciprocity of effort, reliability of commitment and respect for…
Simplifying Relationships
Introduction The trouble with relationships is other people. We have friends and neighbors, partners and lovers. We live in communities, we come from families, and we earn our living working with or for other people. This simple guide utilizes tools to help you determine if a relationship is healthy and…