Creating Extraordinary Relationships - Step #6 Take Responsibility

Ownership of a problem takes guts and integrity and 9 times out of 10 it opens the door for something better to emerge. No matter who you are with, what type of relationship you have, or what kind of person you are, you play a significant role in whatever is going on in the relationship. You are responsible for it going well just as you are for when it is not going so well. Ask yourself “How am I contributing either positively or negatively to this relationship right now? How can I make it better? What positive energy am I capable of introducing into the relationship today?”

Creating Extraordinary Relationships - Step #4 Communicate

Why is it that whenever there is a problem in a relationship, it is blamed on lack of communication? Probably because lack of communication leads to about as many problems as, well…money. Of course it is no surprise that the problems about money are rarely just about money and usually have more to do with how we communications about money. So what does it take to improve communication in your relationship? I offer these 7 tips:

Creating Extraordinary Relationships - Step #3 Date - A Lot

This may seem obvious but I often speak with clients and friends who go out with someone and then get really disappointed when it doesn’t work. When you think about how many different types of people there are and the mental list that we keep in our heads of certain traits and characteristics we want our partner to possess, it would be pretty shocking to find that the first guy you go out with as you embark on this new dating journey is going to be “the one”.

Creating Extraordinary Relationships - Step #2 Stop Complaining and Start Creating

This may seem obvious but when relationships are not going as hoped most people will waste an inordinate amount of time and energy complaining and dwelling on the negative aspects. If this is really where you want to stay and focus your thoughts, why not just get out of it all together? Continuing to complain will never make it better. It will never promote positive insights. It will never move you further in the direction you are hoping for.