M Pire Magazine May 2014 | Page 46

Learn How To Communicate Honesty is great, but if you aren’t talking then you don’t have a chance to implement it and see how good it can be. We always hear communication is key and this is simply the truth. A relationship lacking in communication is one that is less likely to be successful. We can’t get to know each other or begin to have a greater understanding if we don’t take the time talk. People should learn how to effectively open up and express themselves. People also should learn that listening is just as important as talking. This minimizes the chances of issues lingering and not being properly addressed. At the end of the day if we can’t talk to each other then should we really entertain trying to be together? Develop a Friendship When we are friends the other three on this list become a lot easier to accomplish. Many times dating is just an audition and the only people that go to auditions are performers. If we want to build something genuine with this person then we shouldn’t overlook the importance of being friends with that person. When a genuine friendship is in place you are able to enjoy that person for who they are and not necessarily what they can give you. It creates a great foundation for a fun, happy, and loving relationship. If they aren’t the type of person you would really be good friends with, then why bother trying to be their lover? I believe that is a pretty strong five to focus on. Personally I am a man of GOD but I still like to write my articles in a way that people of any belief can appreciate and gain something from. So if I added one more to the list it would be about faith and spirituality, but I’ll just address that more in another article. Ultimately I feel we should focus less on getting a relationship and more on setting up the best relationship for us. One that can be fruitful and positive. It may take some time but it will all be worth it in the end. Check out Stephan Labossiere, Certified Life & Relationship Coach, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Relationship Expert, at http://www.StephanSpeaks.com/ 46