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Jun 11, 2011

30 simple ways to keep your relationships blooming

When it comes to relationships, mistakes happen. And not just you, the person you are related to also make mistakes. So, the faults don't just come from their side. Sometimes you do it and sometimes them. I have had my prank too!

But relationships are utterly necessary. Relationships are cherished and should last as long as sanity exists in it. So, here are some 30 way to keep your relationships blooming.

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  1. Mind your own business

  2. Keep your mouth shut when you think yo u are trying to be smart

  3. Be honest to people

  4. Trust people and let them know you trust them

  5. Remember Birthdays (or use facebook calendar updates)

  6. Look in the eyes and smile at them

  7. Understand their jokes before anyone else does

  8. Be better at your job, than anyone else

  9. Respect opinions but always have your say

  10. Advice when asked

  11. Don't make fun in the public

  12. Be a gentleman

  13. Decrease your attachments and have more self control

  14. Read 'The Power is Within You' by Louise Hay

  15. Read 'How to Win Friend and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie

  16. Click photos together

  17. Occasionally, gift them something handmade

  18. Find what the person enjoys doing

  19. Encourage like a friend, not philosopher

  20. Never borrow money from anyone

  21. If you have borrowed, return it as quickly as possible

  22. Stay in touch every month

  23. Go for movies together

  24. Appreciate their qualities

  25. Forgive their disabilities and mistakes

  26. Say sorry (but don't keep offending)

  27. Leave someone who hates you,..lovingly

  28. Appreciate yourself

  29. Love yourself and you will be able to love others

  30. Be so good that people come to you and say 'You know what, I love You,'

  31. Don’t be relationship seeker (just allow them to become)

These are just general observations. When you do this, you find peace and have unending possibilities of loving relationships. Like Emily Kinbrough says “Remember, we all stumble, every one of us.  That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.” Photo Illustration by Michael Hiss via Flickr