”PATIENCE’’ AN ACT THAT GROWS AND MAINTAINS A RELATIONSHIP.

There is a saying that goes, ‘Patience is a virtue’ and this holds true for almost every sphere of life. A person must be patient enough to maintain peace in his personal, professional and his social life. Patience is a very important element when we talk about relationships.

By understanding the significance of patience you can create harmony in your relationships and this would transform your life by making it better.

Every relationship goes through ups and downs but by being patient during these tough times you would be able to take your relationship towards peace.  Do not raise your voice and let the other person communicate his/her thoughts to you.

 You must understand that communicating and expressing the feelings is important for any relationship to flourish, therefore you must let the other person express his or her feelings. You must also take your time to speak out your mind but in a very calm way. 

Yes it is true that it becomes very difficult to behave patiently during an argument but with a little will power and control over your mind you would be able to do it. Also remember that showing patience is a sign of maturity. There is no bliss in fighting and arguing with a person you love and value a lot.  Mature and sorted relationships are all about loving and understanding the other person.

Most importantly, you ought to understand that people are not perfect. There is nobody flawless in this world. Everybody is imperfect in some or the other way. Therefore you need to be empathetic towards the other person. If you feel that the other person is at fault then instead of getting irritated and aggressive, it is ideal to give the individual some time and make him or her understand what is bothering you. Instead of arguing, you must try to sort out things by being patient. 

  

BY STEPHANIE E. HEMEN