There is no denying it, nowadays we live life with very little communication with others. When buying a coffee in the local cafe, what used to result in a friendly morning chat has descended into a silent transaction with very little eye contact. Amongst other things, it’s fair to say that technology has played a huge role in this change. Even when sitting in the same room as family members and partners, people would often rather look down at their phones than have a real conversation. As well as putting a strain on our eyes, this is also putting a huge strain on relationships.
With dating, the whole world has changed. Suddenly we are meeting people online and discussing everything we could ever want to know about them so, when we finally meet in person, the spark has gone and it leads to three hours of awkwardness. With this in mind, we want to suggest a couple of things that will start the relationship in the right way.
Speak to People – Although texting has become a worldwide phenomenon, try calling somebody that you like instead to arrange dates and have conversations. If you get together and move into a relationship, this habit will help to create a much stronger bond and you can guarantee that others will be jealous of what you have. For you to text someone, it takes a couple of seconds and not much concentration. For a call, it shows more effort and suggests that you actually want to talk.
Vulnerability – Currently, you might be trying your luck on the various available dating apps and it is amazing that technology allows you to do this. However, we believe that there is nothing better than a bit of vulnerability that naturally occurs when you approach real people in real-life scenarios. For example, why not approach the guy in the coffee shop and why not talk to the girl who comes into your work? When a relationship starts this way, there is an potential path to success instead of spending half our lives online.
Remove Loneliness – Regardless of how many people you have around you, it is still possible to feel lonely in this unforgiving world. When was the last time that a family member or friend asked you an open-ended question to talk about your life? In all likelihood, this wasn’t recently since we no longer take the time to get to know one another’s souls.
If you want to create a strong and lasting relationship with someone, ask them questions, take the time to get to know them, and watch the tenseness fall from their shoulders. When you pair this with calling them frequently and allowing a sense of vulnerability, two souls and hearts will be allowed to connect rather than two handheld devices. Why not try this change in 2017 and Live Life Fully?
