THREE KEYS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

. -By Sam Akhigbe
There are many keys to keeping a healthy relationship, but these three will be considered to conclude our series on this subject.

SHOW LOVE TO PEOPLE
Anyone who desires to have good relationship must first learn how to show love. Whenever you show love to people, what you get back is nothing but love. Somehow, we generally believe that love is a feeling. No! The bible says love one another and this is a command from God. Naturally, commands are meant to be obeyed and not negotiated on the basis of feelings, especially when such commands are given by someone with superior authority. Therefore, when God says love one another, the least he expects from us is total obedience irrespective of how we feel. Showing love one to another is the most guaranteed way to secure a healthy relationship and peaceful co-existence. It brings fulfillment and makes you a better person.

PRACTICE THE ACT OF CONVERSATION
Healthy communication is the building block of any meaningful relationship. When thoughts are not communicated, people are bound to misunderstand themselves. As an individual, don't be too reserved or introverted. Learn to relate with people, and do not form an opinion about anyone you have not really met. To help in this area, always practice the act of conversation, it makes it easy to meet people and understand them better. Appearance most times can be deceitful, but we relate better when we understand ourselves.

HUMILITY IS KEY
Humility is a rare virtue. For it to thrive, pride must die. It means not insisting on your right always, but willing to shift position when necessary for the benefit of others. It also means showing regards for people and not projecting yourself as superior even when you have better advantages. This creates an atmosphere of peace around you and makes it easy for people to come around. It also help other people on their own to discover who you are and begin to respect you.

Finally, humility helps to play down on unhealthy competition and the bible says: 'they that compare themselves with themselves are not wise. Humility does not remove anything from you, rather it adds value to your relationship and earns you respect. Stay blessed.