The Three Keys To Greater Emotional Connection In Your Relationships

Emotional openness in relationships can be difficult for many reasons, but thankfully there are ways of encouraging and nurturing a heart-to-heart relationship with the people you love. And its worth the effort!

The Three Keys to Greater Emotional Connection in Your Relationships

# 1: Resolve Past Hurts

Past hurts that have been buried in our hearts, inevitably surface in some shape or form at a later stage. As painful as it is, unless we learn to resolve and release those hurtful experiences, they continue to fester. Forgiving those who have hurt us can be a huge relief which often results in a new level of emotional openness.

What past hurts and upsets are you continuing to carry in your heart?

# 2: Accept Differences

Know that people are different and when an atmosphere of accepting these differences is created, then people in our life are more likely to share their feelings openly. When they feel emotionally safe and accepted, they are able to return the same feeling to us! Be patient and understanding, starting with small steps and small gestures of acceptance.

Whom are you wanting to change in your life? Can you learn to accept them as they are?

# 3. Listen With An Open Heart:

This is the biggest gift we can offer to another person. When negative emotions are running high, it becomes especially important to be open and receptive, instead of reacting strongly. When difficult conversations are handled well, the relationship automatically strengthens.

How are you listening in your relationships?