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30 Tips for Better Personal Relationships


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1. Be Accepting
This means you are okay with me as is, with no interest in trying to change me.
2. Be Affectionate
This means you find opportunities to be warm and close with me.
3. Be Ambitious
This means you are always on the outlook for chances to improve our lives.
4. Be Assertive
This means you speak up about what you want and need.
5. Be Attractive
This means you work to be someone I want to be with and do things with.
6. Be Considerate
This means you care about my feelings, interests and needs.
7. Be Consistent
This means you are always appropriate and predictable.
8. Be Dependable
This means I can always count on you.
9. Be Decisive
This means you are comfortable making choices and decisions.
10. Be Energetic
This means you are usually ready to participate in whatever comes along.
11. Be Fair
This means you don't think everything is about you and what you want.
12. Be Flexible
This means you are open to changing your plans and opinions.
13. Be Gentle
This means I can always be comfortable with how you relate to and treat me.
14. Be Giving
This means you are quick to share your time and resources with me.
15. Be Hardworking
This means you always do your share and consistently contribute to our success.
16. Be Helpful
This means you are always there to lend a hand and pitch in when I need you.
17. Be Honest
This means I can always trust you and believe what you say.
18. Be Involved
This means you always stay tuned in and participating with me.
19. Be Loyal
This means you always have my back.
20. Be Moral
This means you always try to make the right choices in our world.
21. Be Open
This means you don't withdraw from me emotionally or socially.
22. Be Patient
This means you hang in there with me when I am having trouble getting my act together or just having a bad day.
23. Be Playful
This means you are fun to be around and spend time with.
24. Be Positive
This means you are usually looking on the sunny side of things.
25. Be Predictable
This means I usually know how you will act and how you will feel about things.
26. Be Relaxed
This means you seldom get up-tight or anxious about how things are going for us.
27. Be Responsible
This means I can count on you to do what is needed.
28. Be Spontaneous
This means you come up with ideas and suggestions for us without needing prodded or cajoled.
29. Be Supportive
This means you are on my side with whatever I want or need for me.
30. Be Tolerant
This means you quietly put up with my little quirks and idiosyncrasies.
Now you know so there you go.
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Audio TidbitsBy Gary Crow