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What are the 7 qualities of meaningful relationship?

In order to be in a meaningful relationship, it must exhibit seven key characteristics, aka the 7 Qualities of Meaningful Relationships. 1) Communication. ... 2) Respect. ... 3) Honesty. ... 4) Dependability. ... 5) Empathy. ... 6) Interdependence. ... 7) Purpose.

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In order to learn how to build relationships, it’s important to understand what makes for a meaningful relationship. That’s the topic of this next post in our relationship series. See below for our other blogposts in this series – The Importance of Relationships, 7 Types of Work Relationships and the 5 Stages of Relationships. A meaningful relationship is characterized as a relationship that is of personal significance, is healthy, caring, and long-lasting, and is one we couldn’t do without. It’s with a person who helps us grow, supports and encourages us and is there for us when we need them. This is what it means to be in the Continue stage, and is indicative of a mentor/mentee work relationship or life friends. In order to be in a meaningful relationship, it must exhibit seven key characteristics, aka the 7 Qualities of Meaningful Relationships.

1) Communication

What: Communication is the expression and receiving of the thoughts, ideas and feelings of another person. Why: It’s critical to relationships because it’s the only way people connect. It’s instrumental to the other qualities listed below and is often the first thing to go when a relationship starts to deteriorate. How: The key to strong communication is expressing yourself clearly and honestly and fully listening to the other person, seeking to understand what they are communicating (both verbally and non-verbally).

2) Respect

What: Respect means to hold someone else, their ideas and existence, in high esteem and in a positive light. Why: Without respect for oneself and the other person, a relationship cannot thrive with honesty and interdependence. How: To show respect, follow the Platinum Rule: treat others how THEY want to be treated.

3) Honesty

What: Honesty means your words match your actions–you are truthful about what you do. Why: Honesty is critical to meaningful relationships because it is one of the pillars of trust, and without it, the relationship is likely to fail. How: Being honest involves communicating clear expectations of yourself and the other person, admitting to any mistakes and expressing how you honestly feel.

4) Dependability

What: Dependability includes integrity, and means your actions match your words–you do what you say what you’re going to do. Why: Dependability is the second pillar of trust and is a crucial show of support for the other person. How: To be dependable, keep your commitments and promises and be present for the other person, both physically and mentally.

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5) Empathy

What: Empathy is the vicarious experience of the thoughts, feelings and emotions of another person. Why: A step beyond sympathy, empathy is the ultimate sign of support for the other person because you truly walk in their shoes and experience what they experience. How: As Stephen Covey describes it: seek first to understand, then to be understand. Focus on truly understanding what the other person is going through and feeling before trying to fix it, respond to it or ignore it.

6) Interdependence

What: Interdependence is when two independent people come together to create a strong relationship. Why: Interdependence is stronger than a co-dependent relationship because both people are coming from a solid foundation. This has a powerful effect and leads to “the whole being great than the sum of the parts.” How: Interdependence comes from thinking Win-Win in every scenario–find ways both independent people can benefit from each decision.

7) Purpose

What: Every strong relationship has a purpose–a reason that the two people are connecting, associating or being involved with each other. It could be for career perspective, guidance, socializing, love or a thousand other things. Why: The purpose helps to dictate what is expected and appropriate of the relationship; without it, a relationship isn’t worth the time or effort because it provides no value to at least one of the participants. How: Defining a purpose includes evaluating why you are in a relationship and aligning with the other person the reason the relationship exists.

7 Qualities of Meaningful Relationships

There is more depth to each of these qualities, but the above synopsis gives you a starting point to understanding what it takes to have a meaningful relationship. By working on each of these qualities, you can grow your relationships into the Continue stage and reap the benefits of meaningful relationships. If you would like to learn more, checkout our other blogposts on The Importance of Relationships, 7 Types of Work Relationships and the 5 Stages of Relationships. Remember, having meaningful relationships at work improves your workplace satisfaction by up to 96 percent (and keeps you sane).

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