Title: How to Build Meaningful Relationships (and What Stops Us)
Headings: How to Build Meaningful Relationships (and What Stops Us)
How to Build Meaningful Relationships (and What Stops Us)
The Benefits of Meaningful Relationships
Our Barriers to Connecting with Others
What Does It Mean to Fully Connect?
Skills for Building Meaningful Relationships
1. Listening
2. Self-Expression
3. Forgiveness
4. Presence
Other Important Skills
Resources to Help You Along the Way
Matt Mignona

Content: You care about the other person. You authentically want the best for this person and you would defend him or her if you overheard gossip or negativity. Skills for Building Meaningful Relationships
Those who are best able to build meaningful relationships with others possess common skills: they’re great listeners, they’re comfortable expressing themselves, they forgive easily, they’re present in the moment, they freely give compliments, they apologize when they’re wrong, and they show kindness and compassion. All these skills can be developed. Nobody is inherently and permanently bad at being a friend. You may have learned some unhealthy behaviors or put up defense mechanisms over time, but it’s not too late to unlearn these things. And it’s never too late to improve. Let’s talk about what these relationship-building skills look like and how you can practice them. 1.