How to build a great relationship?

Trust or a spiritual quotient (ethos) is the foundation of relationships. Without ethos, not much gets done.

Do you trust yourself? Do you trust others? Do others trust you? Have you earned the trust of self and others? At any given point in time you will have many things on your plate, but probably none are as important as building trust.

When you have (ethos), the inherent trust and credibility of the people around you, you have a better chance of building relationships.

Without trust, you cannot get far in relationship building. Without it, everything you do and say will have no basis. All your efforts will be in vain because you have not built credibility by being trustworthy.

When you live in harmony with your close ones you create positive energy.
Just as you have to plant cultivate water and weed before you can enjoy a harvest, trust is required to nurture good relationships.

Next comes (pathos) or emotional quotient, which includes spending time understanding the other person through empathy and compassion. This comes about by accepting and respecting people the way they are, not the way you want them to be. Difference is not a weakness, it can be a great strength. If you are open, differences can be a source of synergy, growth and learning. Once you develop a deep understanding through emphatic listening, you begin to be in pathos.

Then comes logic – this is the IQ or (logos) phase. Many people begin here and do not get further because trust or a spiritual quotient (ethos) and emotional quotient (pathos) are both missing. Everyone wants to share our logic and wisdom, but the wise invest time in building trust and relationships before sharing logic.

Building relationships takes time and energy. It requires giving of oneself. It is an investment that you make to build a strong foundation.

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