Strong, healthy relationships are an essential part of looking after our mental health. Not only do they improve your emotional well-being, but they can bring physical benefits, such as overall brain health. Healthy relationships with your partner, family member, or friends can enhance your life and make everyone feel good about themselves. They don’t just happen overnight; relationships take time to build and need work to keep them healthy. Here are some great tips to help support you with your healthy relationships.
Get To Know Yourself – Appreciate yourself and get in touch with your emotions, making it easier to express yourself clearly and effectively.
Put In the Work – Healthy relationships are developed over time and require commitment and willingness to accommodate each other’s needs.
Set & Respect Boundaries – Think and let others know where your boundaries are; this is not only about sharing what you do or do not like but also letting people around you know what you appreciate in a relationship – for example, respecting your time alone.
Talk & Listen – Disagreements happen, and that is okay. What is important is how you talk and listen to each other. Try to listen to understand rather than listen to respond.
Reflect & Learn – Having a healthy way to express your feelings helps you reach out to others in a healthy way. For example, being angry with someone often comes from a place of hurt. If you recognize that, you can communicate it better and build better relationships with others.
Source:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/building-and-maintaining-healthy-relationships
