The Best Relationships Exhibit These Three Qualities
The famous cartoonist Cai Zhizhong once said, “Education is the bronze medal, ability is the silver medal, and relationships are the gold medal.” In life, we need harmonious, high-quality relationships that can lead us to a more beautiful, balanced world. These elevated relationships stem from high-caliber circles and are built when one leaves an impression of being compatible, trustworthy, and dependable.
I love this saying: “Life is a personal journey, but it’s also a journey of ‘relationships’.” By focusing on doing good work, being a good person, and cultivating oneself, we can gradually build the best relationships and create a better future.
1. Compatibility
I resonate with Zhou Guoping’s words: “When interacting with someone, if you feel particularly at ease and also gain genuine insights, then you’ve met someone compatible, even if you work in completely different fields.”
A harmonious relationship is one where both people feel relaxed and natural, which allows it to develop long-term. If two people lack a connection, have differing worldviews, or feel uneasy together, this relationship is unlikely to flourish.
A good relationship is one where both support each other, even if words aren’t spoken. There is a silent understanding, a natural and easy flow that brings warmth, beauty, and a sense of connection to each other.
2. Trustworthiness
Ask yourself—if you don’t trust this person, would you still want to be around them? Likely not. Trust is the foundation of any relationship; without it, any attempt to stay connected will eventually become strained.
Only when two people trust each other can they work together or share life harmoniously. As Franklin said, “If you lose your footing, you may recover soon; if you lose your credibility, you may never recover.” In this journey of life, we meet a variety of people, but deep down, we all have one requirement: the person we’re dealing with should be trustworthy.
Cultivate trustworthiness in yourself, and seek trustworthy people for genuine connections, as this is the pathway to a higher-quality, fulfilling life.
3. Reliability
There was a question, “What does it mean to be a reliable person?” A highly praised answer was, “To me, reliability means that if you entrust someone with a task, you never have to worry. You know they’ll get it done, or if they can’t, they’ll inform you promptly.”
A reliable person never lets you down; they inspire confidence. Only by living a grounded, authentic life can we see life’s true nature and become someone reliable.
Surround yourself with reliable people and make yourself reliable as well. Over time, your life will become more stable and fulfilling. This approach to life and relationships is one worth pursuing and exploring.
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