What are some ways to build positive relationships with your friends?

Some things you can do to build positive relationships with friends is to take part in mutual activities with them. Sometimes this may mean sacrificing something you like to do, and doing something that your friends enjoy instead. This shows mutual respect for them, because they may remember when you did something nice for them and reciprocate it.

“Learn to see a friend concretely, recognizing the similar struggles and unfilled needs that you also have. Then, you can step back a bit from your own life and understand that, in true friendship, there is give and take as two people learn to dance. True friendship requires closeness, affection, support, and mutual encouragement, but also distance, space to grow, freedom to be different, and solitude. To nurture both aspects of a relationship, we must experience a deeper and more lasting affirmation than any human relationship can offer. Lastly, friendship requires a constant willingness to forgive each other for not being Christ and a willingness to ask Christ himself to be its true center." - Excerpt From Discernment by Henri Nouwen

Building strong friendships: 1. Active Listening: Show genuine interest in their lives. 2. Regular Communication: Stay in touch and share experiences. 3. Supportiveness: Be there through thick and thin. 4. Respect and Trust: Honor boundaries and build trust. 5. Quality Time: Enjoy shared activities together. 6. Express Gratitude: Show appreciation for their friendship. 7. Conflict Resolution: Address disagreements respectfully. 8. Reliability: Keep promises and be dependable. 9. Celebrate Together: Acknowledge milestones and achievements. 10. Authenticity: Be yourself; authenticity fosters genuine connections. "True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable." - David Tyson

As we are all learning to be more present in our friendships, we also have to be mindful about our friend's communication style as well. We all do not have the same "communication culture," as I call it. Show you are paying attention using verbal and non-verbal forms of communication that support your friend. That could be eye contact, nodding, hugs, or even just an "I hear you."

If you want to make friends, be with them in adversity than in prosperity. If you only show up when everything is going well, your friendship might not have the same level of authenticity and trust. So, being there in tough times can be a simple yet powerful way to make and strengthen friendships.

It all begins and ends with honesty. You can never expect to have any type of relationship built on lies. Honesty builds trust and is one of the main foundation for all relationships.

Don’t avoid potential conflict. Staying silent will build unnecessary resentment within you. And on the flipside, be willing to listen & be accountable when your friend expresses their hurt or disappointment about something you’ve done or said, even if it was unintentional. A defensive stance will create more hurt, while validating your friend’s perspective and experience can help repair your bond. And remember the silent treatment is not only a form of avoidance but is the ultimate form of disrespect and will cause further harm to your relationships. Challenging conversations take courage but you are more likely to be rewarded with stronger & more meaningful relationships.

We will get a clear idea who is our real friend if they perceive us how we want them to perceive, without the problem of communication gap... They will even realize your silence... I wonder and proud of some of my close friends who believe me even someone complaint about me... I didn't have to give them any explanation or engage in any counter talk to justify myself...

So important, honest and clear communications. No one is a mind reader. Communication helps to clear misunderstanding and strengthen the bond. When in doubt , clear it as tells your friends how much you value the relationship. Otherwise it is a guessing game.

Open communication enables me to cultivate authenticity and trust in my relationships. During challenging moments, I create space to listen without immediate reaction, prioritizing understanding over asserting my viewpoint. This elevates discourse beyond accusation into an opportunity for mutual growth. Navigating tricky topics requires that I mindfully speak my truth while meeting missteps with good faith. Judgment only distances; empathy builds bridges. By embracing vulnerability and truth I can connect with the humanity in others. The understanding forged in this way enriches my relationships and wider community. Open communication makes such collective healing possible.

When you consistently show up for your friends, offering a listening ear or a helping hand, you build trust and loyalty. Psychologically, this creates a positive feedback loop. Your reliability becomes an anchor, fostering a sense of security. Over time, this strengthens the bond, making your friendships resilient.

If one is constantly persistent with one's own behaviour in front of others,can help in forming one's own reputation in the social environment through which individual can move forward with his/her personal friends and professional colleagues.

Being supportive and reliable in friendships is foundational. It involves being present in times of need, lending an ear, providing assistance, and staying true to commitments. This fosters trust, loyalty, and respect. Consistency in support fortifies relationships, strengthening the bond between friends, fostering a sense of reliability and dependability essential for a lasting connection.

Play forms an integral part of long term bonding. Teasing gently without being insulting can be light hearted fun Find a personal vocab that only you can decode. Let certain blunders slide with little jokes Humour can crack more serious situations than anything else. Play ratio is high when you see a set of people and your eyes light up

Building positive relationships with friends involves shared enjoyment and fun activities. Engaging in mutual hobbies, sports, movies, or trips fosters relaxation, laughter, and memorable experiences. These moments alleviate stress, elevate mood, and improve overall well-being, strengthening the bond between friends through shared joy and positive memories.

My life principle is Give AND Grow????be a continuous learner, find new ways of doing things and help your friends with your knowledge and skills un conditionally( at the same time beware of manipulators or who dont value you). This will definitely help to grow together as you will have more influence on others. That is you are giving what they want... In other words they will listen to you. *Your influence will increase your affluence*????????

When you learn from each other you feel there is growth in both the sides this makes the relationship very healthy and beneficial.

One of the most important aspects of relationships, their inherent function, is one of growth. They can open pathways to the mind, heart, and soul. The key to fulfilling the potential and destiny of these connections is to go about growth consciously. Open the door clearly to your spouse, buddy, or coworker to study things together and to use whatever comes up between you as a chance to grow yourself and the bond.

An empathetic mindset and good listening skills can build a strong relationships with friends. Friendship is not something who is superior but how can we help each other to achieve our learning goals.

Positive relations can only be built if individual is accepting enough to learn and grow as this requires accepting ones own disharmonious behaviour and patterns in personal and professional life which could require professional supervision for healthy environment and lifestyle.

Don’t take your friends for granted. When someone becomes close to us, they become vulnerable. At a later stage of life, instead of referring /pointing out these very vulnerabilities or shortcomings, and criticising them spoils the bond and friendship. Stating clearly areas of improvement is different which must go with what you are doing good too. Always criticising and making other feel not good enough or feeling jealous of others achievement will not help the friendship grow in long run.

Building positive relationships with friends is essential for a fulfilling and supportive social life. Respect and appreciation play key roles in developing strong connections. Active listening, honest communication and empathy helps you connect on a deeper level and shows that you care about their emotions and experiences. Being reliable and trustworthy is important. If you say you'll do something, follow through. Trust is a foundation of strong friendships. Everyone has personal boundaries. Respect your friends' boundaries and communicate your own. This helps create a comfortable and trusting environment within the friendship.

Appreciation is somehow not important everytine but respect everyone at workplace make enviourment very comfy and Positive, Not depened who is respect everytime everyone is something important.

Many years ago, I was inspired to practice expressing appreciation on a daily basis. It was really tough at first as I grew up in a family that is non-expressive of their feelings. Back then, it was either through phone call or SMS, and it wasn't as cost effective. Today, it costs me nothing to send a personal WA text message, to post a comment on someone's social media post or to send a congratulatory e-greeting. Try making this a habit, to show your respect and appreciation for your friends, colleagues or even someone you've just met, and watch your relationships transform!

I believe in any relationship respect is important and appreciation always comes naturally when there is no ego. Friendship is a pure relationship that has no room for ego.

Always remember the platinum rule - Treat others like they'd like to be treated, not as we'd like to be treated. With that being said, being great friends doesn't mean you like the same music, food, have the same political views, or any other similarities. What it does mean - friendships provide you the opportunity to learn new perspectives and try new things. Always take the time to LISTEN and remember - SILENT and listen have the same letters and most importantly you don't always have to talk....sometimes your presence is all that matters.

Don't be afraid to ask friends and loved ones for help. True friends will want to help you overcome stress. Even if their ideas do not work for you, thank them sincerely for their effort. Your acknowledgment will make them feel seen, heard, and valued! That in itself is a precious gift to repay their kindness to you.

Here's something else to consider:: Never Assume! Relationships are hard to build and easy to destroy. It is absolutely important to give people the benefit of doubt. Never assume 1. You know what they are thinking. No. You may not. 2. What they said is untrue. They may be telling the truth. 3. What you think is right, is absolutely right. No. You may be completely wrong by miles. 4. What someone said about them is accurate. No. They may have the wrong end of the stick. And remember always the cliché.. Never ASSUME. You'll only make an Ass of U and Me.

Silence your electronics when participating in an activity so that you can focus on your friend without distractions. For example, I always take a minute to silence my phone and smartwatch before hiking with a friend. We’re growing our friendship, getting exercise and soaking up sunshine, all proven to boost happiness and lower stress ,and we don’t have phone calls or texts adding stress to our peaceful hike.

With life being so busy, in my experience the best way I’ve found to develop and maintain quality friendships is to schedule time to catch up at regular intervals. Either having a recurring calendar item or scheduling the next one at the end of each catch up are both great ways to ensure regular contact.