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Loving people can be a challenge sometimes. Loving someone often requires you to put that person first and that's not always easy to do. Since loving a boyfriend or girlfriend is different from loving your brother or sister, you will also need to approach these situations differently. By following some simple strategies, you will be able to show people the love that they deserve. | Loving people can be a challenge sometimes. Loving someone often requires you to put that person first and that's not always easy to do. Since loving a boyfriend or girlfriend is different from loving your brother or sister, you will also need to approach these situations differently. By following some simple strategies, you will be able to show people the love that they deserve. | ||
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#[[Cultivate-and-Keep-Personal-Relationships|Cultivate loving behaviors]]. You'll be able to foster loving relationships if you act in a loving, compassionate manner. This means being trustworthy, respectful, and kind. While this may sound simple, you'll need to keep evaluating how loving you are.<ref name="rf18">https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-would-aristotle-do/201201/how-good-are-you-loving</ref> | #[[Cultivate-and-Keep-Personal-Relationships|Cultivate loving behaviors]]. You'll be able to foster loving relationships if you act in a loving, compassionate manner. This means being trustworthy, respectful, and kind. While this may sound simple, you'll need to keep evaluating how loving you are.<ref name="rf18">https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-would-aristotle-do/201201/how-good-are-you-loving</ref> | ||
#*[[Show-Love|Showing loving]] traits takes practice. Don't give up, but continue to improve your loving qualities. Your relationships will benefit from your efforts. | #*[[Show-Love|Showing loving]] traits takes practice. Don't give up, but continue to improve your loving qualities. Your relationships will benefit from your efforts. | ||
| − | #Be a [[Develop-Good-Communication-Skills|good communicator]]. This doesn't just mean being talkative. Instead, you should try to be skilled at honest, open communication. This includes [[Be | + | #Be a [[Develop-Good-Communication-Skills|good communicator]]. This doesn't just mean being talkative. Instead, you should try to be skilled at honest, open communication. This includes [[Be a Good Listener|actively listening]] to the other person. Learn to ask questions and be specific when talking.<ref name="rf19">http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaysondemers/2014/05/29/7-things-good-communicators-always-do/</ref> The other person will feel more engaged. |
#* Remember to be personal. Think about how what you're saying will be received by the other person. Try to make a personal connection. | #* Remember to be personal. Think about how what you're saying will be received by the other person. Try to make a personal connection. | ||
#[[Avoid-an-Abusive-Relationship|Avoid abusive relationship]] patterns. Never intimidate, blame, emotional abuse, threaten, isolate, or talk down to another person.<ref name="rf20">http://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/abuse-defined/</ref> This controlling behavior is really just a way for one person to gain power over the other. When this happens, a healthy, loving relationship is not possible. | #[[Avoid-an-Abusive-Relationship|Avoid abusive relationship]] patterns. Never intimidate, blame, emotional abuse, threaten, isolate, or talk down to another person.<ref name="rf20">http://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/abuse-defined/</ref> This controlling behavior is really just a way for one person to gain power over the other. When this happens, a healthy, loving relationship is not possible. | ||
