Relationships in 2022

It seems like 2022 started just last week but here we are almost reaching the end of the year. Being millennials especially, this is a very crucial time of our lives because we are juggling our studies, career, relationships and life in general. Life doesn’t get any easier, that's how adulthood is. But there are definitely certain ways that we can invite less trouble into our lives. When it comes to relationships, who said that only romantic relationships require energy out of you? Basically any relationship you want to sustain has to be nurtured the right way, otherwise it could cause immense stress rather than being a joy to you.

Relationship with your family

As young adults this is a bittersweet time of your life. While you are fumbling your way across life you start to think how your parents figured it out and start developing a massive respect towards them. However the presence of a generational gap cannot be ignored. They won’t understand social media, social norms or how we love isolating ourselves at times because life was different for them as well as for us. The best we can do is to try to understand them, make peace with them, make them proud, and take care of them while they are still around. Even though the majority of siblings are labeled as ‘annoying’ life wouldn’t be the same without them. So rather than spending most of your time fighting, enjoy it while you can. Cause the sad reality is you won’t be living under the same roof in another few years.

Romantic relationships

Though it's not up for debate whether a casual or committed relationship is the best for you, it is best, as adults, to focus on a relationship that will have a future because we don’t want to waste our time, energy on a relationship that wouldn’t impact us in a positive way. Choose a partner that is willing to grow through life with you while figuring out life together. Someone who will have fun with you, understand your priorities and support your career and aspirations. But if you think you’re better off alone, that's always an option too. No matter which choice you choose, stick with and commit yourself to it wholeheartedly. You could have 99 problems in your life but your relationship shouldn’t be one of them. Make sure that your relationship is your safe haven not your battlefield.

Relationships with your friends

No matter how much young adults love to spend time alone, you always need friends to add that spice in your life. You may be better off alone than in a relationship, but you’re never better off without friends. Choosing the right set of friends is an investment worth a lifetime. Someone you can always count on, someone to have fun without getting into trouble and specially someone who will support you through all the phases of your life. As much as having many friends will make you look cool, having a small genuine circle is way more precious. It is completely normal to loose touch or switch circles while progressing through life but never let go of the real ones. Always remember that in relationships, t is tough to regain.

Relationships with colleagues

Once you start working your workplace may be the place you spend the majority of your day in which unofficially promotes your colleagues into almost family. Not everyone will be the same or tolerable but you will have to put up with different people to make it easier for everyone. Once again always support each other , otherwise none of you can survive the hectic workload. Your colleagues may perform better than you but that should never be a reason for you to screw them over when you have an opportunity. Be focused and motivated and always live within your life pace. After all you should compete with yourself to become better. Even if you lag behind you can always work harder and succeed rather than reveling in your failures.

These are a few key relationships in your life that will highly impact you. It can make or break your life in other words. Invest, focus and value the important relationships in your life.

Content by : Rtr. IPP Himaza Hilmy Himaza

Edited by Rtr. Buwanajee Coralage

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