6. Commitment

Commitment is the glue that holds a good relationship together. Commitment involves being dedicated to the relationship, even when things get tough. It requires a willingness to work through challenges, resolve conflicts, and put in the effort to make the connection thrive.

Commitment involves being willing to compromise and make sacrifices for the relationship. It means prioritizing the connection over individual needs and desires. When people are committed to a relationship, they are more likely to work through disagreements and find solutions that work for both parties.

Commitment in a relationship can take many forms. It can involve being emotionally supportive, staying faithful, and being willing to make sacrifices for the good of the relationship. It also involves being reliable and consistent, showing up for each other, and being there during times of need.

Commitment can be demonstrated through actions as well as words. For example, partners may choose to make a long-term commitment through marriage or a formal commitment ceremony. However, commitment can also be shown through smaller daily actions, such as consistently showing up for each other, communicating openly and honestly, and making time for each other.

When partners are committed, they are better able to navigate the challenges that arise in any relationship. This may include conflicts, changes in life circumstances, or difficult times. A commitment to the relationship allows partners to work through these challenges together, rather than giving up at the first sign of difficulty.

Furthermore, commitment in a relationship creates a sense of security and stability for both partners. When partners are committed, they are less likely to worry about the future of the relationship. This allows them to focus on building a deep and meaningful connection, rather than constantly worrying about whether the relationship will last.

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5. Shared Values

Shared values are another important requirement for a strong and healthy relationship. Shared values allow people to connect on a deeper level and share common goals and aspirations. When people share values, they are more likely to understand each other’s perspectives, beliefs, and behaviors, which can lead to a more harmonious relationship.

In a good relationship, shared values can encompass a wide range of beliefs and principles. These may include values related to family, religion, politics, education, career, or personal growth. When partners share these values, they are better able to support each other in achieving their goals and aspirations.

Shared values can also create a sense of shared purpose in a relationship. When partners are working towards common goals and priorities, they are more likely to feel connected and invested in the relationship. This can lead to a greater sense of trust and commitment between partners.

Furthermore, shared values can help partners navigate challenging situations and conflicts. When partners share a similar worldview, they are more likely to understand each other’s perspectives and be able to work together to find solutions that are mutually beneficial. This can lead to a stronger sense of partnership and teamwork in the relationship.

It is important to note that shared values do not necessarily mean that partners agree on everything. In fact, healthy relationships often involve healthy disagreements and discussions. However, when partners share core values, they are more likely to be able to have these discussions in a respectful and productive way.

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Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes, to understand their perspective and feelings, and to respond with compassion and kindness. Empathy is essential in any relationship because it allows people to connect on a deeper level. When people feel understood and heard, they are more likely to feel valued and appreciated.

In a good relationship, empathy is demonstrated through active listening and understanding. It involves paying attention to what the other person is saying and feeling, and responding with care and concern. When partners practice empathy, they create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

Empathy in a relationship can take many forms. For example, if one partner is going through a difficult time, the other partner can offer support and comfort by acknowledging their feelings and showing that they care. Empathy can also mean being willing to compromise and finding solutions that work for both partners, rather than just one.

Empathy is especially important when conflicts arise in a relationship. When partners are able to empathize with each other’s perspectives, they are better able to find common ground and work towards a resolution. This requires listening without judgment, validating each other’s feelings, and finding a solution that works for both parties.

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Unusual Treatment

1. Cold Towards You

It is not difficult to tell if someone is cold towards you. Their mood shifts to the negative whenever you arrive. They seem irritable and unnaturally silent when you are around. And if you try to talk to them, you can tell through their eyes that they are not happy to see you.

2. Uses a Different Tone When Talking to You

And whenever that person talks to you, the indifference in their tone is noticeable. It is often flat, without any trace of excitement. Yet, strangely, they do not sound like that when talking to other people.

3. Does Not Include You in Group Bonding

Have you observed that this person often asks your colleagues to hang out but never invites you? Sometimes, you get to join these get-togethers, thanks to someone else. But whenever you are around, you notice that this suspicious individual does not seem happy to see you.

4. Keeps Distance from You

How long have you been with this person in the same office or organization? In the period that you have been together when was the last time they sat or walked near you? If they always keep their distance, you can say they cannot stand your presence.

5. Does Not Greet You

If this person had never greeted you on your birthday when everyone did, you should wonder why. Worse, they never greet you in the office if your paths cross. Even if you initiate greeting them, they just give you a nod or a smile that is more like a smirk.

6. Caught Glaring at You

This is another clear sign that someone wants to destroy you. You accidentally catch the person staring coldly or angrily at you. And when your eyes meet, this person immediately looks away and pretends that nothing happened.

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23 Subtle Signs Someone Wants to Destroy You October 24, 2022 by Cyril Abello

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Competition is common in any organization. If you excel in your craft, do not be surprised if there are others who dislike you. These are insecure people who cannot accept that someone can be better than them. So, if you want to know if someone wants to destroy you, keep reading.

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Man sues Apple claiming iPhone turned him gay Published 4 October 2019

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A Russian man has launched a lawsuit against Apple, claiming an iPhone app turned him gay.

He says this comes after an incident involving GayCoin crypto-currency.

Saying he suffered moral harm, he is asking for one million rubles (£12,000), according to a copy of the complaint seen by the news agency, AFP.

Homosexuality was decriminalised in Russia in 1993, but anti-gay prejudice is still widespread.

In 2013, Russia passed legislation banning the spreading of what it described as gay propaganda.

This officially bans the “promotion of non-traditional lifestyles to minors” but in effect outlaws LGBT activism. A number of campaigners have been attacked and killed in the past year.

So what’s happened?

In a suit filed on 20 September, it is claimed a crypto-currency called “GayCoin” was delivered via a smartphone app, rather than the Bitcoin he had ordered.

Crypto-currency is basically virtual money – like an online version of cash – and Bitcoin and GayCoin are some of those currencies

According to the complaint, the GayCoin crypto-currency arrived with a note saying: “Don’t judge until you try”.

“I thought, in truth, how can I judge something without trying? I decided to try same-sex relationships,” the complainant wrote.

“Now I have a boyfriend and I do not know how to explain this to my parents.”

He adds that his “life has been changed for the worse” and he “will never become normal again”.

Apple “pushed” him “towards homosexuality through manipulation”, he claims.

“The changes have caused me moral and mental harm.”

Sapizhat Gusnieva says the company “has a responsibility for their programmes” despite the alleged exchange taking place on a third-party app.

The court will hear the complaint on 17 October, according to information on its website.

Apple has not yet responded to Newsbeat’s request for comment.

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Boy, 13, gets stuck climbing into claw machine for prize April 17, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy had to be freed from a claw machine after he climbed inside hoping to score a prize, according to an official at a North Carolina amusement park.

Carowinds officials were alerted just before 2 p.m. Sunday that the boy was inside the Cosmic XL Bonus Game, which contained plush prizes, according to Courtney C. McGarry Weber, a spokesperson for the park south of Charlotte.

The medical response team unlocked the machine and the boy was able to get out, she said. He was treated and released from first aid to his guardian.

The boy has been banned from the park for one year for attempted theft, Weber said.

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Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence

U.S. Secret Service uniformed division police officers carry a young child who crawled through the White House fence on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The toddler earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion. Officers walked across the North Lawn to retrieve the child and reunite him with his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue. (AP Photo/Nancy Benac)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.

U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, who are responsible for security at the White House, walked across the North Lawn to retrieve the tot and reunite him with his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue. Access to the complex was briefly restricted while officers conducted the reunification. Officers briefly questioned the parents before allowing them to continue on their way.

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said officers “encountered a curious young visitor along the White House north fence line who briefly entered White House grounds.”

“The White House security systems instantly triggered Secret Service officers and the toddler and parents were quickly reunited,” he said in a statement.

It may be the first successful intrusion onto the complex since the White House fence was doubled in height to roughly 13 feet (3.96-meters) in recent years after a series of security breaches. While taller, the new fence has an additional inch of space between pickets, for a total of 5½ inches (12.7 centimeters) between posts.

Older children have sometimes become stuck in the iconic barrier, which has also been the scene of demonstrations, with protesters chaining themselves to the fence.

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Vienna nudists oppose plans for cable car over their beach April 21, 2023

BERLIN (AP) — Nudists in Austria are up in arms about plans for a cable car that would pass over a popular beach on the northern edge of Vienna where clothing is optional.

The country’s Austria Press Agency on Friday quoted nudist Barbara Hausjell saying she feared for her privacy if cable car users with cellphone cameras are allowed to swoop across the area.

“I don’t want to end up on the internet,” the 72-year-old told APA.

Project developer Hannes Dejaco sought to reassure nudists, saying the cable cars would only pass over the beach for a short stretch. In addition, the windows could be made to turn opaque automatically, he was quoted as saying.

A promotional video for the cable car project says it would go from the Heiligenstadt transit station across the Danube river and then back over to the Kahlenberg, a small mountain in the north of the capital. Some 115 gondolas with panoramic windows would offer a “breathtaking view across Vienna,” it says.

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