Sometime back my mum shoved a supplementary paper of Deccan Herald - Living under my nose. She pointed to an article and asked me to read it. So last night, I finally pulled that paper and sat down to read it.
So here is the summary of what the article said,
1. Let harmony be a priority.
2. Learn to pause and listen to other person's POV.
3. When there is tension, think of what you can do to nurture the relationship.
4. Be kind to one another even when you have had a bad day.
5. Be humble and open - hearted.
6. Cultivate the way you speak so that your voice flows like nectar, in a soothing way without harshness or sharp rise and fall in your tone.
7. Be patient.
8. Let go of resentments.
9. At bedtime, take a min to close your eyes and feel sorry for anything you have done to hurt others.
10. Accept the other person just as they are without trying to change them.
11. A sense of humor goes a long way.
There are a few points that I do not agree to, but overall the article did make sense. But I wonder how much does put into practice in real life. It sure won't be easy, but I am sure it won't be very hard either, if one actually decided to give it a shot at a relationship.
