Thursday, January 15, 2009

Improving Relationships - just a thought....


You know I listen to many conversations in the office as well as in the hallways of the hospital. Well, I am hearing many people talk about improving their relationships with their spouse, significant others, and/or their children. I thought this might be a good way to "make things better" in homes and maybe even at work. Let me know what you think!

Relationship Improvement Contract
Transform your relationship by practicing one of the following for six weeks:
1. To create joy in my relationship, I, _______________________ commit to:
2. Catching ___________ (you fill in the name) doing what you like and letting them know you appreciate it!
3. Creating non-negotiable couple time (connecting time, talking, activities, etc.).
4. Letting go of the things that bother me for just one day a week.
5. Keeping my promises, especially the little ones (getting off the phone when I say I will).
6. Refusing to use “red flag words” (never, always, etc.).
7. Doing what I want my partner to do (walk your talk)
8. Laughing every day with _________ (you fill in the name).

Hope you all have a great day - talk soon

Gus.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Gus!

Lloyd and Gus said...

Thanks for checking out my blog site. Hi right back at you!! Gus

Anonymous said...

We're going to try those tonight!

Lloyd and Gus said...

Hope it went well - let me know please!! Gus

Anonymous said...

Hi Gus,

I like your Relationship Contract, but how do you deal with someone you love when they do things you don't approve of and you find yourself "letting it go", to often? Thanks for the advice.

PS: My female dog Zoey thinks your cute!

Anonymous said...

hi gus, what kind of dog do you like to date? a male or a female? i have a female dog who would like to have a dinner date with you. but you have to promise her that "for dinner only." if you are into a male dog, that's fine! then, it's just a dinner...