Tips to improve interpersonal relationship

         Know ways to improve your interpersonal skills. It is the essence of a good conversation which is one of the most important aspects of success in all walks of life.           

       Interpersonal relationship is the essence of good conversation. It comes naturally to some people who are able to express themselves without inhibitions and do not let the others feel as though they were let down. So, they can be assertive without seeming to be angry and put their point across. Such people are good at resolving conflicts too as they have the necessary skills to gel with everyone. You can try to develop these qualities and the first step in doing that is to know about them.

Listen to people

    This sound simple enough but it is amazing how only a few people really possess the ability to listen people out and respond accordingly. Bear in mind that it is the courtesy or respect of listening to people which is sought more than agreeing to their views.

Empathy

      This is the ability to look at things from the point of view of other people. Instead of thinking and reacting in line with your feelings, get into the shoes of the person you are dealing with instead. With clear understanding of what the person wants, you would be able to get along with him much better.

Facial expressions

      You must have heard of the adage, “Smile! It increases your face value!” While it is important to have a cheerful personality, difference between your body language, especially your facial expression, and what you are saying does not give good signals to the person communicating with you. Make sure that your face bears the same expression as your voice. For example, you cannot hope to make a good impression when you are saying yes to something while the face clearly conveys no.

Tone of voice

         Inculcate the habit of putting on just the right tone for the occasion. It is the first thing that people take notice of when you communicate with them. The difference between an amicable reaction to one of antagonism to what you say is more often than not the tone in which it has been uttered. The content of what you say is of secondary importance.

Honesty with tact

       Honesty is the best policy but only when tempered with tact. Always be vigilant about putting your word across in an acceptable manner, especially when the topic turns to sensitive issues of your listener.

Simple tips

       Do not interrupt your listener; rather wait for your turn. Keep your pace of speaking normal, neither too slow nor too fast. Simple things like crossing your arms when talking to a person can put them off. Learn body language and manners that are inviting.

   Some of the signs of a dwindling relationship are:

•            Your partner does not attract you any longer and more importantly, he/she does not make you feel emotionally attached. If your partner does things that does not please and rather irritates you, it is time to work on your relationship.
•        You do not seem to stop fighting with each other. Not only are you fighting non-stop but also feel tired of it.
•  is just about good enough but not great. You either need to find ways to bring the spark back in your  life by taking a break from the regular drudgery of life, or adjust yourself to this less exciting life devoid of . If you are not able to do this, your relationship is on its downswing.
•     You cannot find anything physically attractive about your partner. Although relationships are not meant to be based on this only, you really need to fix the problem of not finding anything to like in the looks of your partner. This is because in successful relationships, many times enduring physical appeal plays an important role.
•     You do not feel the need to communicate. If you are in that phase of your relationship when you do not feel like talking to your partner despite the fact that you can understand what each other wants with gestures, get over it if you want to retain your partner. Such a stage in the relationship is a precursor to breakup.
•         It is alright to occasionally feel attracted to a person other than your partner. It is natural and something that you should be expecting. If you find that other people really turn you on, and this happens very often, you might have been injudicious in choosing your partner.
•           You are so irritated by your partner that his/her very sight makes you want to go away from the place. Such intense irritation is an indication of serious relationship wear and tear, and is a sign of it dying.

If you find any of these signs of relationship trouble in yours, consider moving on or if your partner is too great to let go, take this relationship rot very seriously and begin working to fix things right away. Do not leave it for too late!