 | Spend lots of time together
Talk on the phone, have lunch, go for a bike
ride, take a class together. Invite someone
new to lunch every month.
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| Talk to each other
Check out assumptions. Commit to work on
issues that create conflict.
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| Listen to your friends and family
Listen deeply, honestly, and without
judgment.
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| Tell the people whom you love what
you need
It is a myth that we can read the minds of
our loved ones.
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| Forgive, forgive, forgive
Let go of grudges and past hurts. Commit to
stop hurting one another.
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| Say thank you and give compliments
generously
Do a favor for someone. Give and receive
compliments graciously.
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| Lighten up, laugh, smile
Don’t take life so seriously. Give grace to
yourself and your relationships.
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| Do something special for no reason at
all
Send flowers, a card, pay for lunch, etc.
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| Develop rituals with friends and
family
Be intentional about celebrating rituals
together.
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| Respect yourself and all your
relationships
Be kind in your dealings with each other.
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