be strong now because things will get better

Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:41 PM

Improve Your Love Relationships

What YOU can do to improve your relationships.

* Talk with your partner openly and honestly.
* Don't sacrifice yourself for the relationship.
* Take responsibility for your feelings.
* Know you can only change yourself.
* Be yourself always.
* Know your intentions behind your words.
* Communicate your wants and needs to your partner.
* Accept them as they are.
* Let go of absolute value judgments.
* Drop your expectations of how they "should" be.
* Listen with your whole body, mind and soul.
* Express your appreciation and gratitude openly and often.
* Examine your beliefs about love relationships.
* Use humor to defuse difficult situations.
* Examine your desire to control your partner.
* Have a dialogue about your beliefs.

“Honesty can be scary but it's necessary
if you want a close intimate relationship.”