I am a listener of the Michael Baisden show and I'm sure that many of you are too. I enjoy the debates and battle of the sexes. But what I most enjoy are the discussions about relationships because they tend to allow men and women to be honest about how they feel regarding relationships. I am in no way a relationship expert but I do want to be able to make better decisions and have more healthy relationships.
I ran across these tips courtesy of Michael Baisden and I thought these tips were great. I especially love tip#1 which says to be honest about who you are and what you want ...from day one. There are too many people (both men and women) who are playing games and to be honest, its just time out for games. I mean are you really going to spend your entire life playing games and never build any type of lasting and concrete relationship with anyone??? So eventually your whole life is about how many hoes you can get or how much money you can get out a dude. At some point I believe everyone wants to be with that very special someone to call their own. I also believe that #10 is the most important! Master the art of being alone and learn to enjoy your own company. And never love someone more than you love yourself. Once you have achieved that you will choose better people to share your space and your life with. It is so important not to lose yourself to your partner. Sometimes we start seeing someone and then our life becomes all about them! It happens all the time. It has even happened to me. Then when you realize it and correct it, it can extend the life of the relationship and you will have a better sense of self. Check our all 10 tips below. Hopefully these tips will help to build more successful relationships and allow for more and more "happily ever afters"! :)
Top 10 Relationship Tips for 2013
Michael Baisden’s Top 10 Relationship Tips for 2013:1) Be honest about who you are and what you want…from day one!
2) Leave room for growth and change. People grow and
3) Don’t misinterpret a good friendship for a good relationship. Just because you get along well as friends doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll make good life partners. Being
4) Communication really is the key! It’s not just about being able to talk but being able to listen. Most importantly, you must be able to talk through disagreements. If you can’t have an argument without always blaming your partner or constantly bringing up the past, the relationship is doomed.
5) Make your relationship a priority. Too often we put our careers, families, and friendships before our loved ones. Of course, there will be times when work requires extra time or friends and family need you, but it should never cause you to become inconsiderate of the most important person in your life.
6) Don’t start something you can’t finish. There’s nothing more frustrating than inconsistency. When you break your routine socially and sexually it creates insecurity and distrust.
7) You must share the same values and lifestyle. Don’t date a spender if you’re a saver; don’t date a couch potato if you’re a fitness freak. Don’t date a non-activist if you’re an activist. You must VALUE the same things and you MUST have similar ways of looking at life, and the world, to have a chance at longevity.
8) Some relationships have seasons. The person who is ideal for you today could be obsolete tomorrow. That may sound cold but it’s true. It doesn’t mean the relationship failed; sometimes you simply outgrow good people.
9) If you’re monogamous, don’t date someone who wants to date and have sex with other people. No amount of love can make you okay with sharing your partner if that’s not who you are.
10) Master the art of being alone and learn to enjoy your own company. And never love someone more than you love yourself. Once you have achieved that you will choose better people to share your space and your life with.
Footnote: Numerology/Astrology is the oldest science in the history of the world. Whether you accept it or not, some signs/birthdays are not compatible. Do your research and discover what so many people have, you can’t go against the universe.
Make today the beginning of the last day you work for someone else. Get your mind right, your body tight, and your circle of friends in order. It’s a war out there and you’ll need all your strength and a strong team to get through the hard times. Now…get up off your ass and let’s do this! Be determined and nothing will stand in your way! ~ Michael Baisden
I do like all 10 Tips...relationships does take work so I think the more things you have in common with your partner the better. Having similar thoughts about significant relationship issues is a must. My Tip is know what you want and or don't want that way you not wasting time (months and years) with the wrong person.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff Collie! Keep the post coming!
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