What is a relationship?

Since this blog centers on relationship advice, relationship counseling,and relationship tips, I thought it'd be prudent to start off by defining what a relationship is.

My personal definition of a relationship is the manner in which human beings connect with one another, the state of being connected.

We have relationships with people of all sorts, including:

Family members
Partners/spouses
Friends
Acquaintances
Neighbors
Landlords
Doctors
Dentists
Lawyers
Accountants

And the list goes on.

We can all agree that hold some people we know in higher regard than others. The best relationships, moreover, are those that are built on trust, loyalty, and other enduring attributes.

My main goal in creating this blog is to help you navigate the relationships in your life, whether they be healthy or troublesome. I hope you will turn to this blog for valuable advice on ways to deal with the problems you confront in your relationships on a daily basis.

Let's face it -- we all encounter rocky moments in our relationships with those around us. This blog aims to shed light on the key issues many of us deal with in our relationships and suggests ways you can work toward viable solutions.

If you recently got into an argument with a friend or partner and feel the relationship is beyond salvaging, fear not! I promise you I will serve up valuable relationship advice and relationship tips that will help get it back on track.

Stay tuned for my next blog post, in which we'll delve into the first of many intriguing topics in the world of relationships and psychology.

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