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Remember the golden rule – There are no rules

Too many relationships are ruined by there being too many rules. There are no rules, only guidelines. The more rules you create, the more that can inadvertently
be broken, creating unrealistic expectations and ultimately resentment and upset.

Enter relationships to give – Not to get

When we enter relationships for what we can get out of them, we set ourselves up for disappointment with unrealistic expectations. When driven by
rules about who should give what, and “I gave this, so you should give the same in return” is a certain path to ending relationships.

One of the most destructive elements that can arise in relationships is when one of the parties looks to the relationship to be the solution to all their problems.
This tendency has the effect of disempowering both parties in the relationship. You must think of each relationship as a place to give rather than to receive.

Importance of human relationships

Your ability to get along well with other people will always play the most significant part in the happiness and success you enjoy in every area of your life. It
follows therefore that the biggest single cause of frustration and unhappiness in life and in work is our inability to get along well with others.

The majority of the joy you will experience will be related to your happy relationships with people, and most of your problems come from unhappy relationships
with people.

Let’s look at a few ways we can improve our human relationships and attract more happiness and fulfilment as a result.

Give what you want to receive

This principle is so simple and such an intrinsic part of human nature that it cannot be ignored.

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