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A guide to good relationships - tips from The Mix 💛
Gemma
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Good relationships 101💞
Self-love, open discussions, trust and boundaries are all key elements in a good relationship. The Mix have created a guide to help us have better relationships, based on trust and respect.👇
We'd love to hear your thoughts on what makes a good relationship...💭 comment below! ✨
You can also view the post over on our Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/themixuk
Image descriptions in the spoiler below:
Self-love, open discussions, trust and boundaries are all key elements in a good relationship. The Mix have created a guide to help us have better relationships, based on trust and respect.👇
We'd love to hear your thoughts on what makes a good relationship...💭 comment below! ✨
You can also view the post over on our Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/themixuk
Image descriptions in the spoiler below:
Image 1:
The heading of the image reads, 'A Guide to Good Relationships'. Below this, there is an illustration of two young people hugging each other. In the background, there are illustrations of flowers and hearts. The Mix logo sits in the bottom right-hand corner of the image.
Image 2:
The image has an illustration of a watering can which is watering a seedling. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Having happy, healthy relationships with ourselves and with others can bring us so much joy and comfort, but it also takes a bit of work! It's important to make the time to build and grow the relationships in our lives to make them long lasting and fulfilling. Here's a guide to help us have better relationships, based on trust and respect.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 3:
The image has an illustration of three hearts with a title below that reads, 'Get to know ourselves'. Below this, there is a subtitle that reads, 'How to have good relationships 101?'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Start with a bit of self-love. Think about the positive things we bring to our relationships. Really take the time to get to know ourselves and find out what brings us joy. Once we have that joy and happiness in our lives, it's easy to give it to others as well.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 4:
The image has an illustration of a flower with a title below that reads, 'Treat them as we wish to be treated'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Try to be empathetic and think about things from their point of view. Give them the respect and care that they deserve. Take the time to give them a call and check in on how they're doing. All these small things can genuinely make someone's day.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 5:
The image has a title that reads, 'Deal with problems head on'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'It's better to bring up problems before we get to the point of a massive row, even if it might feel uncomfortable. We can make sure we have a rational discussion and always apologise for the role we played in the issue, even if it's minor. Most relationships go through tough times now and then. Being mature enough to forgive and move on is the secret to building good relationships that last a lifetime.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 6:
The image has an illustration of two speech bubbles with a title below that reads, 'Be a good listener'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'This is a two-way thing; we can't expect them to be genuinely interested in our rants when we're having a tough time if we have no desire to help with their dilemmas. Think about how we would feel in their shoes, pay attention, listen carefully to what they're telling us and try to think of a response that shows we've heard and understood them.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 7:
The image has an illustration of three hearts with a title below that reads, 'Build a foundation of trust and loyalty'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'These are essential parts of good relationships. We don't have to share everything, but if they tell us something personal, make sure we keep it private and try to offer some reflections and support. Being able to trust someone with our deepest thoughts and feelings is really important when developing a close friendship or partnership.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 8:
The image has an illustration of a hand with a heart above it and there is a title below that reads, 'Support them'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'If we expect them to be there to catch us when we fall, we'll have to be there for them too. This could be a simple thing like taking them for a walk so they can talk through a problem, cooking them dinner when they're tired or remembering important days so we can wish them luck when they have a job interview or an exam.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 9:
The image has a title that reads, 'Set boundaries'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Setting boundaries can be difficult, but it's important that we think about them and work out what they are, so we can feel safe and comfortable in our relationships and so everyone understands what we need. Once we have a clear idea of what our boundaries are, we can let the people in our lives know. We can make sure we are assertive, clear and confident when sharing our boundaries and how we want to be treated.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
The heading of the image reads, 'A Guide to Good Relationships'. Below this, there is an illustration of two young people hugging each other. In the background, there are illustrations of flowers and hearts. The Mix logo sits in the bottom right-hand corner of the image.
Image 2:
The image has an illustration of a watering can which is watering a seedling. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Having happy, healthy relationships with ourselves and with others can bring us so much joy and comfort, but it also takes a bit of work! It's important to make the time to build and grow the relationships in our lives to make them long lasting and fulfilling. Here's a guide to help us have better relationships, based on trust and respect.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 3:
The image has an illustration of three hearts with a title below that reads, 'Get to know ourselves'. Below this, there is a subtitle that reads, 'How to have good relationships 101?'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Start with a bit of self-love. Think about the positive things we bring to our relationships. Really take the time to get to know ourselves and find out what brings us joy. Once we have that joy and happiness in our lives, it's easy to give it to others as well.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 4:
The image has an illustration of a flower with a title below that reads, 'Treat them as we wish to be treated'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Try to be empathetic and think about things from their point of view. Give them the respect and care that they deserve. Take the time to give them a call and check in on how they're doing. All these small things can genuinely make someone's day.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 5:
The image has a title that reads, 'Deal with problems head on'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'It's better to bring up problems before we get to the point of a massive row, even if it might feel uncomfortable. We can make sure we have a rational discussion and always apologise for the role we played in the issue, even if it's minor. Most relationships go through tough times now and then. Being mature enough to forgive and move on is the secret to building good relationships that last a lifetime.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 6:
The image has an illustration of two speech bubbles with a title below that reads, 'Be a good listener'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'This is a two-way thing; we can't expect them to be genuinely interested in our rants when we're having a tough time if we have no desire to help with their dilemmas. Think about how we would feel in their shoes, pay attention, listen carefully to what they're telling us and try to think of a response that shows we've heard and understood them.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 7:
The image has an illustration of three hearts with a title below that reads, 'Build a foundation of trust and loyalty'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'These are essential parts of good relationships. We don't have to share everything, but if they tell us something personal, make sure we keep it private and try to offer some reflections and support. Being able to trust someone with our deepest thoughts and feelings is really important when developing a close friendship or partnership.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 8:
The image has an illustration of a hand with a heart above it and there is a title below that reads, 'Support them'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'If we expect them to be there to catch us when we fall, we'll have to be there for them too. This could be a simple thing like taking them for a walk so they can talk through a problem, cooking them dinner when they're tired or remembering important days so we can wish them luck when they have a job interview or an exam.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
Image 9:
The image has a title that reads, 'Set boundaries'. Below this, there is text that reads, 'Setting boundaries can be difficult, but it's important that we think about them and work out what they are, so we can feel safe and comfortable in our relationships and so everyone understands what we need. Once we have a clear idea of what our boundaries are, we can let the people in our lives know. We can make sure we are assertive, clear and confident when sharing our boundaries and how we want to be treated.' The Mix logo sits in the bottom centre of the image.
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