The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship. Maybe i need to hear some of these right now...
*I'll Be There *If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take asick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles fromhome, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase " I'll be there. " Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we'retruly present for other people, important things happen to them & us. We arerenewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.
*I Miss You *
Perhaps more marriages could be saved & strengthened if couples simply &sincerely say to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired & loved. Consider how ecstatic youwould feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in themiddle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."
*I Respect You / I Trust You *Respect and trust is another way of showing love. It conveys the feelingthat another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if theywere adults you will strengthen the bonds & become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships.
*Maybe You're Right *
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoringfrayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting maybe "I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have a heated argumentwith someone, all you do is cement the other person's point of view. They,or you, will not change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can openthe door to further explore the subject, in which you may then have theopportunity to get your view across in a more rational manner.
*Please Forgive Me *
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admittheir mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faultsand failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than hewas yesterday.
*I Thank You *
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy thecompanionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their manyexpressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friendsis severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
*Count On Me *
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essentialingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people.Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you cancount on me."
*Let Me Help *
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurtthey do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.
*Go For It *
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform toyour ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how weirdthey seem to you. Everyone has dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell themto "go for it."
*I Love You *
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someonethat you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, yourchildren, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words "I love you."
*I'll Be There *If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take asick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles fromhome, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase " I'll be there. " Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we'retruly present for other people, important things happen to them & us. We arerenewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.
*I Miss You *
Perhaps more marriages could be saved & strengthened if couples simply &sincerely say to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired & loved. Consider how ecstatic youwould feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in themiddle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."
*I Respect You / I Trust You *Respect and trust is another way of showing love. It conveys the feelingthat another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if theywere adults you will strengthen the bonds & become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships.
*Maybe You're Right *
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoringfrayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting maybe "I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have a heated argumentwith someone, all you do is cement the other person's point of view. They,or you, will not change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can openthe door to further explore the subject, in which you may then have theopportunity to get your view across in a more rational manner.
*Please Forgive Me *
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admittheir mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faultsand failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than hewas yesterday.
*I Thank You *
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy thecompanionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their manyexpressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friendsis severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
*Count On Me *
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essentialingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people.Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you cancount on me."
*Let Me Help *
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurtthey do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.
*Go For It *
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform toyour ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how weirdthey seem to you. Everyone has dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell themto "go for it."
*I Love You *
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someonethat you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, yourchildren, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words "I love you."
