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Closer relationships guide (Tips & advice (Talk through your…
Closer relationships guide
People we want to feel closer to
People we care about
People we share DNA with
People we spend a lot of time with
Reasons for emotional distance
Timing
Competing commitments
Differences of opinion
Geography
Tips & advice
Accept imperfection and reveal vulnerability
Show up and bring your whole self to the moments that matter
Make some space for solitude so that you can reach out to other people and form real attachments
Solitude can give the time to reflect on what matters most and space to recharge creative and emotional energies
Identify whether you’re a giver, taker or matcher
The more you can give to other people in any aspect of your life, the closer people will feel to you
Takers have a more difficult time building relationships because they are too self-serving and ungenerous
Give up on old grudges and outdated beliefs, commit to honesty
Talk through your differences
Feel as if your relationship always comes first
Do not take the other person’s comments or opinions as a personal affront to your own values and beliefs
Replace your ego with curiosity, empathy and a desire to learn
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