Human Relationships
How to Get Along Better With the People in Your Life
Apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with one another are among the most important aspects of our lives. Paradoxically, those we are closest to and love the most are sometimes the most difficult to get along with. Whether at work or at home, it’s important to understand that with intimacy comes conflict. If you are experiencing no conflict at all in your closest relationships, it may indicate that they are not deep enough or that there is not enough trust in the relationship. After all, it’s only a close friend or trusted colleague who will tell you when there is parsley in your teeth.
The things we need to do to maintain healthy, close relationships may seem obvious, yet we might not be implementing the necessary changes. Taking time to reflect on the quality of our relationships and identify weak points can help us improve or repair them; however, follow-through is crucial. For gifted individuals, sensitivity and anxiety can impact our interpersonal interactions. Sharing these struggles with the people closest to us may be beneficial.