THE WORD RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships move beyond friendship. They occur when two people feel emotionally attached, fulfill each other’s needs and generally feel interdependent. When a true relationship exists, several components are present:

Trust; relationships must be built on a foundation of trust. We need to be to count on others and feel that they will be open with us.
Honesty; no relationship can survive if the partner are no honest with one another. Each partner must share a commitment of truth. Those in good relationships accept one another, blemishes and all. A relationship based on untruths or even half-truths lacks depth and meaning.

Mutual support; healthy relationships are characterized by mutual support. A partner’s well-being should have an impact on you, and your well-being should affect your partner. In best way the partner seek out what is best for both, and they act as advocates for and defend each other.

Loyalty; the mark of a good relationship is loyalty. Loyalty implies the relationship partners are supportive of each other, even in times of adversity and difficulty.
Acceptance; your best friend develops a love for the Dave Mathews band and listens to their CDs seemingly without interruption. You can’t stand listen to them. Do you decide that you can no longer be friends? Of course not.