Each person has some sort of relationship with a fellow individual - a friendship, a business relationship, a love partner, or a mere acquaintance. Each one of these people serves a purpose in our life, whether we admit it or not. How we chose to build these relationships also impacts on our happiness.
But how does one truly find fulfilment in relationships? The answer is simple - first, you need to feel fulfilled on your own. You must be happy and contented, before you can relate to others and bring joy to them as well. Happiness comes from within. If you have it, it will naturally manifest as positive affiliations with other people.
Do not try to get fulfilment by searching for them in others. Other people do not define you. The truth is - you are the master of your own totality. The more accepting you are of yourself the more accepting you are of others.
When reaching out, set your priorities, and have realistic expectations. Do you seek out a friendship only because you want to experience the same kind of joy your new friend is enjoying? Chances are, if you are a lonely, bitter individual, your negativity will rub off on others, too. And nobody likes a person who makes them sad. You build relationships to make your life full - and not to make it emptier. Make sure that you have your life sorted out, before deciding to share it with someone else.
Not all relationships are joyous. Like life, a relationship also has its ups and downs. To believe that every relationship must be positive is like having unrealistic expectations. Of course there will be bumps on the road, these bumps make us stronger. They prepare us for the realities of life.
The nice thing is, only until we experience how it is to be sad in our relationships, how it is to lose someone or how it is to be on two different paths, will we be able to fully appreciate joy. If our dealings with others are a constant smooth ride, then anything that delves from the norm will be enough to make us lose hope.
The real test of character lies in being able to overcome the trials. Only then will we ever find fulfilment in your relationships.
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Michael Griffiths is the CEO and Founder of Secrets Of A Super Life, providing individuals with personal development strategies to increase their purpose, passion, happiness and life fulfilment. For your free life success pack please visit http://www.mysuperlifetoday.com
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