A relationship is what happens when words, attention and care are shared by people.

It begins with the way we relate to ourselves.

How we think, treat our own thoughts and feelings, and the words we use towards ourselves shape how we show up for others.

If we are negative and pay less attention to our emotions and how we feel about ourselves, that often comes out in our words and actions toward others.

If we are more attentive towards our emotions and even watch our self-talk, we naturally nurture patience, care and respect into every relationship we find ourselves in – be it a friendship, family relationships and romantic relationships.

More importantly, our relationship with ourselves finds itself growing beyond its ultimate peak potential to become a healthy, fulfilling relationship.

Words are often the building blocks of every relationship.

Every sentence said, question asked, or any simple comment serves as a definition of who we are in general.

Words are used to create proper understanding or clarity.

The way we speak, who and the moments we choose to listen, and the attention we give to those who talk to us words all shape the relationship.

A relationship is not about perfection. It is about how we choose to use words in a manner that has an impact on the direction of the relationship, which we have a responsibility to be clear and aware of how we want it to be.

This sets the overall tone of the relationship.

In simple terms, relationships are words in motion that also help us define our emotions.

Relationships grow when words are chosen with care and led by the respect we practice with ourselves first.

Thus, relationships fail when words are careless or ignored.

Strong, lasting connections start with the words we speak to ourselves and extend outwards, becoming bridges of understanding, care and attention with the people around us.

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