Being efficient is good especially in the time-starved world we are living in. However, when it comes to relationships being efficient can sometimes be counter productive.

If people close to you feel that you are just trying to fit them in (as in ticking the checklist) instead of genuinely wanting and enjoying to spend time with them this can create mistrust and lead to a withdrawal instead of a deposit in a relationship.

When you are present and genuinely want to spend time with people you care about being slow actually becomes fast! Close ones feel valued and you create open and transparent communication.

In your pursuit to be efficient in a relationship watch out that you don’t end up being inefficient.