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NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi All,
"Why do you stay?" a common question asked by friends, family and professionals.
This week's Topic Tuesday, we heard from the experts (forum members!) on some of the positives of caring for someone and some of the strategies they use to maintain a positive relationship with the person you care for.
In response to: "Why do you stay?" the triumphs and challenges in maintaining relationships with people we care for. *CLOSED*
JTSenior Contributor
I know a lot of people are offended when they are asked why they stay, and I think in some cases it's justified as people can be very crass and condescending when they ask but I also think it's a very valid question. Professionals often have key questions to ask that flag things they need to look into. I'd rather have someone ask when it needs to be asked than to have it left when it could open a conversation. Just my opinion of course.
In response to: "Why do you stay?" the triumphs and challenges in maintaining relationships with people we care for. *CLOSED*
CherryBombSenior Contributor
Yeah, I think humour is so pretty important. The ability to laugh at ourselves with how ridiculous we can get over small things.
I once read somewhere that humour is a great predictor in relationship success. Obviously, not one person laughing at the other, but laughing together. Makes sense, I guess! Sharing happy times together is great for bonding. Who does not like to laugh? And even more so, who does not like to laugh wtih someone?!
In response to: Yeah I think humour is so important too. The ability to l...
CherryBombSenior Contributor
What a happy note to end on!
Sharing laughter can brighten tough times and strengthen relationships.
That concludes our fouth Topic Tuesday. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
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