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History
The world is full of little worries,
seemingly insignificant irritations that over time can amount to their
negative expression on the people closest to you. The things that you do on
a daily basis not only add to your multidimensional attributes thereby
developing your character and individuality, but also tend to become
important aspects of your relationships. And while the tests and
tribulations of friendships, family ties, romantic relationships, and life
partnerships are all a part of the life cycle, it is often easy to overlook
the little annoyances, idiosyncrasies, and character differences that keep
people continually distant from one another. Letting your irritation rub
off unnecessarily on the people around you means risking the creation of
long-standing rifts that are difficult to mend. Take a preemptive step in
maintaining your relationships by commemorating Kiss-and-Make-Up Day, the
basis for which is that keeping one's relationships in constant repair is
the way to keep them strong!
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Had a fight with a friend, a tiff with your spouse, or a
disagreement with your family? Particularly if it is over something fairly
petty, don't let it cloud your mind, instead approach whoever the other
party is and work it out. Talk to the people closest to you about how you
can be more supportive, less imposing, or develop any number of behaviors
and responses that will ultimately strengthen your relationship with them
and maintain your connection. Spend more of your time and energy
appreciating the special qualities of your loved ones rather than dwelling
on changing them as people or wishing for a relationship that doesn't or
can't exist. Use Kiss-and-Make-Up Day to do just that: reach out to the
people you've been bickering with and let them know how much they mean to
you. Asking for forgiveness, or receiving it is hardly important, but
knowing that an argument can't ruin a relationship should you choose to
upkeep it, is priceless.
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