Acknowledging the strengths of others

When speaking to a friend about a situation with her son, she lovingly explained how her husband was dealing with the problem as he was particularly good in that area.

How nice it was for her to be able to acknowledge the strength of her partner and allow that strength to be drawn upon in the relationship.

Quite often we come to accept their strengths and abilities as the norm and nearly forget the role these play in maintaining a quality life and relationship.

What generally comes to surface are the discrepancies, difficulties, frustrations and this often becomes the focus of our interactions.

A good challenge is to list the things that special people in your life do or bring to the relationship and things you value, respect and love about them and disclose these to them over time.

It may be in whatever form that works for you – perhaps an acknowledgement or a verbal or written thank you.

It may be a small gesture but truly valuable and meaningful for relationships.

Try it……. see what comes. Creating a relationship to withstand the test of time Love the things you love about them.

Love the things you hate about them.

Love the annoying things.

Love the special things.

Work on you, to find the way to love in this way

Written by Tricia LaBella