2. Building Healthy Relationships
2. Building Healthy Relationships
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Identify & practice strategies that help us build healthy relationships and Identify actions that harm healthy relationships (teasing/gossiping etc) and describe how you can avoid them
Identify & practice strategies that help us build healthy relationships and Identify actions that harm healthy relationships (teasing/gossiping etc) and describe how you can avoid them
After an interesting learning about what are healthy and unhealthy relationships, let us deep dive into learning more about relationships!
Have you ever wondered what makes certain relationships so special and strong?
In this chapter, we'll learn how to cultivate positive relationships with the individuals we most trust.
Consider a friendship that is as warm, comfy, and full of fun as a cosy blanket on a freezing day. We'll delve into the practice of forming these healthy relationships with others. But hold on, there's more!
We'll also understand the actions that can harm these relationships and why avoiding them is so important.
So put on your detective hats and prepare to delve into the mysterious world of relationships.
It's good to have healthy relationships with people we can trust! Here are some things you may do to strengthen and improve your relationships:
Spend time talking and listening to your friends and family members. Pay attention while they speak. It's as though you're sharing your opinions and listening to theirs.
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be kind and say pleasant things. This makes those around you feel wonderful.
Share your things, thoughts, and ideas. Pay attention to whether your friends and family are happy or sad.
If you have a disagreement or a problem, discuss it calmly. Listen to one another and come up with ideas that work for everyone.
Cheer for your friends and family when they do something excellent, such as painting or playing a game! Be ecstatic when they achieve.
Everyone requires their own time and space. Allow your friends and family to pursue their own interests1.
Let’s understand those actions that might hamper or harm our healthy relationships
Saying mean things about people or making fun of them might make them upset and harm their feelings. It is critical to be kind and to treat others as you would like to be treated
When we don't pay attention to what others say, they may feel as if their opinions are unimportant. Listening demonstrates that you are interested in their thoughts and feelings.
Nobody enjoys constantly being told what to do. Making choices together while allowing everyone a voice is essential for maintaining healthy relationships.
If you make a mistake or offend someone, saying sorry might help put things right. It demonstrates that you are concerned about how they are feeling.
It's natural to be jealous from time to time, but acting on it by being rude or wanting to take away what someone else has is bad for relationships.
Everyone has their own set of limits and comfort zones. Respecting these limits demonstrates that you are concerned about their sentiments and personal space.
Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and time promotes the growth of relationships. If you keep things to yourself, folks may believe you don't want to be near them2.
1. Why should I avoid these actions?
It is crucial that we avoid such actions to maintain healthy relationships because:
Avoiding these behaviours makes people feel better.
It keeps our bonds with one another strong and healthy.
We want to be kind and respectful to others.
Meanness and control can make others sad or upset.
Apologising and keeping promises shows our concern.
Trust, kindness, and fairness are the foundations of healthy relationships2.
2. How can I avoid these actions?
We can avoid these actions by keeping in mind some of the below points:
Be kind to others and say positive things to them.
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Pay attention while others speak.
Be mindful of their thoughts and emotions.
Allow everyone to participate in decision-making.
Share options and collaborate.
When you make a mistake, apologise. It demonstrates that you are concerned about their feelings.
Keep the promise you made. It increases people's trust in you.
Celebrate the successes of others.
Be respectful of others' personal space and comfort zones2.
Story Time:
Sonali and Supriya were both fourth graders. They were great friends who cherished their time together. They had a great day playing games, telling stories, and having a good time. Their connection was founded on trust and concern for one another.
Sonali happily told Supriya about her new classmate Mia one day.
Mia and Sonali were getting along well and had a lot of fun together. Instead of being happy for Sonali, Supriya became jealous and concerned that Sonali would prefer Mia more.
Supriya began acting strangely without even thinking about it. She stopped inviting Sonali to play during playtime and even made remarks that irritated Sonali. This confused and saddened Sonali because she missed spending time with her best friend.
Supriya realised what she had done after a while. She remembered how essential it was for them to be respectful and kind to one another.
Supriya approached Sonali one day and apologised, "I'm really sorry for acting mean and not inviting you to play." I was envious of your new friend Mia, and that's not a valid reason to be rude. I should have told you about my emotions."
Sonali seemed amazed but relieved when she heard this. "I was really sad because I didn't understand why you were acting that way," she explained. I really missed you. "Can we be friends again?"
"I want that, too," Supriya remarked with a smile. I made a mistake, and I apologise. Let's have some fun and agree to talk about anything that troubles us."
Supriya and Sonali's bond grew closer after that.
They discovered the importance of communicating their emotions and being honest with one another. Supriya recognised that her actions had affected their connection, but she demonstrated to Sonali that she cared by apologising and setting things right. They had many more exciting trips together, always treating each other with care and respect.
Summary:
We can maintain positive relationships by being kind, good listeners, and sharing our feelings with them.
Being rude, failing to listen, and not caring about other people's feelings can all hinder our healthy relationships.
To avoid behaviours that affect our healthy relationships, we can be nice and think before we say, listen carefully, and remember to treat our people the way we want to be treated.
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