Human Relationships

When we talk about a relationship, we usually refer to the romantic relationship between two people. However, a relationship is also defined as the way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected. It could be our relationship with our family, friends, colleagues, and our relationship with things and the world at large.

No matter how independent we think we are, or would like to be, the fact remains that a person cannot live a lone existence. It is just not possible. We interact with our fellow-men every day, if not face to face, we do it through we the phone, text messages, the computer, etc...

Our casual relationships, and friendships provide us with opportunities for brief shared experiences, and the exchanging of information, feelings and ideas which can serve to counteract feelings of isolation and boredom.

Human beings are social animals – some more so than others. That being the case, it is not far off to say that our quality of life depends in part, on how well we relate to other people, and how well we get on with the people around us.

We are all different – in character, in behaviour, in temperament etc... No two people are quite alike although they might share some common character traits or interests. As such, getting along with people requires tact. Some would say getting along with people is an art.

The relationships we have with the world are largely determined by the relationships we have with ourselves. Everything happening in your life results from the way you treat yourself through thoughts, words and actions. Hence, at the end of the day, truly, the most important relationship you have is with yourself.

Some quotes on non-romantic relationships

If you cultivate a relationship in a genuine, thoughtful way, people will be more inclined to want to help you even though they don’t have to help you. - Douglas Conant

It’s often when we are not looking for others to fill a particular void, or to make us feel a certain way, that most of our truest and most valuable relationships are formed. - Mark DeNicola

We can find reasons to dislike anyone. But it's what you focus on and appreciate in a person that cultivates a positive relationship. - David J. Lieberman

The world has no meaning apart from relationships. Some are just messier than others, some are seasonal, others are difficult, and a few are easy, but every one of them is important. - W M. Paul Young

Good relationships make people happy, and happy people enjoy more and better relationships than unhappy people. Conflicts in relationships – having an annoying office mate or roommate, or having chronic conflict with your spouse – is one of the surest ways to reduce your happiness. - Jonathan Haidt

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