Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Meaningful Words
The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship.These are just three little BUT VERY POWERFUL words !!!I'll be there-------------
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take asick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles fromhome, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there."Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we're truly present for other people, important things happen to them & us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally andspiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.
I miss you----------
Perhaps more marriages could be saved & strengthened if couples simply & sincerely say to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired & loved. Consider how ecstaticyou would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."
I respect you-------------
Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds & become close friends. Thisapplies to all interpersonal relationships.
Maybe you're right------------------
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoringfrayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe you're right" is the humility ofadmitting maybe "I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have a heated argument with someone, all you do is cement the other person's point of view. They,or you, will not change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door to further explore the subject, in which you may then havethe opportunity to get your view across in a more rational manner.
Please forgive me-----------------
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he hasbeen in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser todaythan he was yesterday.
I thank you-----------
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.
Count on me-----------
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people.Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you cancount on me."
Let me help-----------
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in andhelp.
I understand you----------------
People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the otherperson accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know in so many little ways that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing relationship. This applies to any relationship.
Go for it---------
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform toyour ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how weird they seem to you. Everyone has dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams.Tell them to "go for it."
I love you----------
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someonethat you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. Theneed to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words"I love you."
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last sat, 11 mar, went meet up with daniel, owyong,judy to celebrate daniel's bday..had dinner at j8 crystal jade then i went to yishun..then went back to meet them again for kbox... at marine parade...with hongda...lolz...sang till they closed...we were halfway thru wang lee hom song and the ting just went blank...daniel even said i was flirting with the guy who served us..haha..tt was how crazy we were...started jumping and screaming...totally....not like the current quiet mature image tt i have now...but i tink i still like the noisy and stupid me..haha..it was like super long since i had so much fun! totally let go n made a complete fool of myself..then we had supper at zion road tis cafe called tong shui cafe...the menu was super oriental, e items on e menu were priced with 88 cents..had tis mango toast...totally no voice le still mango...haha..then chatted alot..din expect myself to still be able to chat so well...haha...tot i had lost e skill... oh ya..saw kaijin at the cafe with his girl.. learnt some army stuff also...actually...it does seem interesting la..but i still cannot imagine myself in there..hongda gave explainations so it was not too bad for me n judy to understand and catch up... =) when i reached home, it was 4 am...lolz..nearly couldn't get my lenses out...too dry le...freaked the daylights out of me...but...i'm lenses expert lehz...haha..on 2 days mc..yest and today...wells...the doctor said its my airway..told me to try the medication for 3-6 months...wells...i dun wan...firstly, its expensive..then its also no guarantee tt it will work...worse, i'll take an inhaler with me if e need ever arises..argh...watever la...i really....dun wana wear glasses le...haha..i feel totally different with and without glasses...with them , i feel inferior...tt's me...superfical...saw someone who looks like him...then got abit lost and did someting funny...haha..wat a klutz..i noe its been some time, i should have moved on..wells..i'm still trying..i dunno wat's wrong with me...wat's e point of holding on when noting will turn out from it?mayb she's right, i should just get to noe more guys...then forget abt him...but seriously, i have no desire to do tt..mayb i just get a kick in making myself feel miserable..lolz..anyway, have decided to sign up with the gym at the cc...haha...here's to healthy living! =)
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