We tend not to place a lot of importance on brief social interactions, but studies show that friendly encounters with strangers can actually improve our mental health, making us feel more happy and optimistic.
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When it comes to our interactions with others, much as we’d rather believe our frustrations are all their fault, there’s a lot of work to do on our side as well. We sometimes forget to use the emotional tools we already have at our disposal.
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In our frustration with others, it's easy to assume that they are the cause of our relationship conflicts. But conflict can resolve spontaneously when we take the time to ask questions and understand fully why other people are doing what they’re doing.
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It can be hard to set limits on the behavior of others, even when it is adversely affecting us. Direct communication, with appropriate boundaries, can not only improve relationships, it can sometimes save them.
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First impressions are often wrong. Our lives can be enriched if we take the time to listen to the stories of the people we encounter, especially those who seem at first glance to be very different from us.
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