Everyone on this earth is bound to have a relationship with people. Be it parents, children, spouse, friends, siblings, colleagues, relatives, or even yourself. The human being is a social animal. We need people around us to share our feelings and opinion. But is every relationship harmonious? Most of the time we struggle to save our relationship or sustain it. When a relationship is based on love, trust, and respect then it will stay strong forever. But what if it is not?
Every person has his/her own traits and personalities. Their thoughts and feelings might be different from ours. But is it feasible to leave that person just because of differences? How many times can you change jobs if you don't find tuning with your boss or colleagues? How long can you drag your relationship if it is not giving you happiness?
So, why not try to create harmony in those relationships so that you can enjoy your life? Is it so difficult to understand people?
Well, if you really want to improve on the quality of your relationships then you must read this outstanding book by Gary Chapman ‘ The 5 Love Languages '. This book throws light on how to discover and imply the love languages of your partner. But you can apply it to your friends and other people too. The book is written in a very easy, simple, and convincing tone that inspires you to implement it immediately in your actions and behaviors. When I read this book I could also find my own primary love language that I was not aware of.
The book mainly speaks about marital relationships but I think love is a universal language and everyone has his/her own method of expressing it. Words of appreciation, quality time, surprise gifts, an act of service are some of them which can be applied to every person in your life who is close to you. After all, who doesn't like to feel important?
When our work gets appreciated we feel encouraged. When we go for a family vacation to spend some quality time together we feel refreshed, right? When we get gifts from close ones, we feel happy. That is how everyone's primary love language is. So, once we get to know the other person's love language and when we reciprocate in their way, our relationship is bound to stay longer and stronger, isn't it?
So, I recommend reading this book once.
Happy reading! :)