Tuesday, January 20, 2009

THE 7 ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

NOW is da perfect time to reorganize our priorities. All da time people invest in Properties, Stock Markets, Art & Painting, Collector'd items, Ancient cars, Education & many more. It is bout time we start investing in da one thing tat matters - our RELATIONSHIP!!

Da truth is, it is da people we are in close & intimate relationships wit who wil be around for us when we need a shoulder to cry on, a helping hand, or just their silent presence in times of sorrow, trials & tribulation.

COMMUNICATION
Tis category involves critically important skills; knowing how to listen, sharing your thoughts & feelings honestly, refraining from criticising & encouraging your partner to share his or her feelings.


CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Conflict resolution skills include techniques such as staying focused on da topic, staying focused o da present, being ready to forgive or apologise, knowing when to take a break.


KNOWLEDGE of PARTNER
Wat's your partner's shirt size? Favourite food? After communication, simply knowing a lot bout your partner is a powerful way of showing tat u care, & makes u better equipped to tend to his or her ongoing needs.


LIFE SKILLS
Do u plan for emergencies? DO u exercise & stay fit? (hehe..alamak, not me la!!) Studies show tat people usuakky want their partners to contribute a degree of security to a long-term relationship. People also want their partners to take good care of themselves.


SELF MANAGEMENT
Tis is not da same as life skills. People who are skilled at self management take inventories of their strenghts & weaknesses and always strive for improvement. They know how to interpret(explain) disturbing events in positive ways & they work hard to reach their goals.


SEX & ROMANCE
Ha.. nie best!!
People wit strong skills in these areas enquire & care bout how to please their partner sexually, set aside time for intimacy, refrain from blaming their partner when sex does not go smoothly, & try to stay physically attractive for their partner..
So, wat u're waiting for.. ? Do it now, change!!


STRESS MANAGEMENT
Do u know how to deal wit stress? If u do, u wil be better able to LOVE & SUPPORT ur partner.

Guys, why i post all tis..? Mayb when i read down all da transcriptions wrote by Karen Kow, D.Mpsy., Founder & Director of Path To Excellence it felt like i missed someting!!

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