Relationship Tip
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All relationships, whether with partners, friends, family, coworkers, neighbours, or others - all relationships require compromise. We can’t control everything, we can’t always get what we want, and caring about someone else often means being flexible.
It’s something we know is important, but it’s often easier said than done, right? Well, we’ve got some ways you can try and be more flexible in life and relationships:
- Accept that you can’t change everything. In relationships and life, there are going to be circumstances you can’t control. It seems like a simple mental shift to make, but if you can accept this, you’ll see your flexibility grow.
- Try new things. When you’re out of your element and out of your comfort zone, you’re often forced to be flexible and roll with things!
- See the bigger picture. Take a step back instead of getting too focussed on one thing.
- Consider how your actions and words affect others. When we think we’re the only ones affected by our choices, we lose out on being open to others' way of thinking/doing.
- Remember: as much as we like to think we’re always right, we’re not!
These are just a starting point, so don’t be discouraged when flexibility doesn’t happen overnight. Flexibility is a skill and something many of us need to learn over time. Personal growth can happen slowly, so be patient and keep working at that flexibility. You can do it!