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Please share an interesting fact about improving relationships.

33 doctors weighed in across 24 answers
Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Trust, respect and open conversations are the most important facts to improve relationships.

Answered 2/18/2016

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

"Success: "Success in marriage depends on being able when U get over being in love, 2 really love" E Roosevelt.

Answered 6/18/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Some: Some say the key to a lasting,loving relationship is kindness.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Remember: Remember that only you can make you happy. Don't look to your partner to make you happy.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Never assume anything. It always pays to ask for feedback.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: No two people see things the same way, so it's always important to clarify what the other person is saying.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

It's: It's easy in friendships to always expect the best.

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Men: Men and women communicate feelings very differently. So don't assume you both are saying the same thing.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Helping: Helping make a difference in somebody's life creates trust and love in the relationship.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

There's: There's always room for improvement in any relationship.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Always: Always look at the meaning behind the action, before assuming anything. It will be the truth.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do something out of the blue that the other person loves to do. Watch their surprise with delight!

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: Always try to give as much as you want to receive.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ignore: You should show your feelings for someone and spend time with them to nurture a relationship!

Answered 5/4/2015

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Try "role playing" REVERSE your roles and argue as if you were the other!

Answered 12/27/2014

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Ignore: Positive enduring relationships require shared time, respect, engagement, & expressions of interest.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Ignore: Be mindful, positive, open communication, welcome diverse people and opinions, mutual respect& trust.

Answered 1/21/2015

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ignore: Good people give. Bad people take, are unteachable, and to be avoided.

Answered 2/6/2015

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: To have the best relationships, unconditional love is the answer - accept people as they are; listen.

Answered 9/19/2015

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Ignore: Good relationships start with mutual respect for each other's opinions and beliefs.

Answered 9/29/2015

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Dr. Shirlene Moten answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Give without expecting anything in return! Relationships are ruined when we tend to keep score.

Answered 4/28/2016

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Ignore: Listen more than you talk. Also watch body language. People also need time alone.

Answered 11/1/2015

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Ignore: It's easy to say things like being honest and trusting. Try asking for their thoughts and listen.

Answered 12/6/2015

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Ignore: Listening without distraction and making the other person feel they were heard is very important.

Answered 5/12/2019

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