Relationships are not easy

Relationships can be challenging and require effort and dedication to maintain. Doing the hard work of relationships means committing to showing up consistently, communicating effectively, and actively working towards building and maintaining strong connections with others. Which is not always easy or comfortable to do. If relationships were easy, every one of us would have a completely full circle of supportive loving people around us. 

Some of the hard work involved in relationships can include:

• Listening actively: Truly hearing and understanding what the other person is saying without interrupting or judging them.

• Being honest: Being open and honest about your thoughts and feelings, even if it's uncomfortable or difficult.

• Apologizing and forgiving: Acknowledging when you're wrong and apologizing, and being willing to forgive when someone else makes a mistake.

• Communicating effectively: Using clear and direct communication to express your needs and feelings and to resolve conflicts.

• Showing empathy: Putting yourself in the other person's shoes and trying to understand their perspective.

• Making time for each other: Prioritizing quality time together and making an effort to stay connected, even when life gets busy.

Remember that doing the hard work of relationships takes time and effort, but it can lead to stronger, more fulfilling connections with others and that's the whole goal right? Good relationships make life better!