Building Relationships - Maren Schmidt

How to Create Happier, Healthier Relationships

In life, our relationships are the source of almost everything that matters.

Good relationships bring us happiness, fulfillment, opportunities, comfort, and support.

Our relationships keep us grounded during hard times. They enable us to thrive in our careers and our personal lives. They help us grow into our own potential.

So why aren’t we ever formally taught relationship skills?

Our ability to build strong, nurturing relationships is the key to our success and happiness…

…and yet, we’re often left guessing about how to foster intimacy, partnership, and community through relationships.

Why Relationships Struggle

Many people take their relationships for granted.

Whether they’re interacting with a boss, a coworker, a friend, a family member or a significant other… they get comfortable with the relationship as it currently is. They “go through the motions” without taking time to check in. They fail to actively work at deepening their connection with the other person.

The result is often miscommunication, distance, and hurt feelings. The relationship may begin to feel stagnant, unfulfilling, or difficult.

And when these problems emerge, it can feel like there’s no way to move forward.

That’s where relationship-building skills — that anyone can learn — come into play…

Are Great Relationship-Builders Born or Made?

When we see people with great relationships, it’s easy to assume they were born with an innate ability to connect with others.

And while that might be partially true, there are actually proven methods that anyone can use to create and build strong bonds with others.

But since these skills are not widely known…

…we don’t often don’t even consider how we can cultivate better relationship-building skills in ourselves. In fact, we may not even know what those skills ARE!

And when we do look for help, a lot of the advice out there is superficial, anecdotal, or not based in science.

It’s no wonder so many of us have trouble managing difficult relationships, navigating challenging social situations, and nurturing the connections we want with people in our lives.

Learning How to Build Great Relationships

I also used to think I was all on my own when it came to building relationships.

Growing up my family moved several times which meant I had to make new friends almost every year in a new school.

With the experiences of being the new kid on the block, I learned to make new friends quickly.

But it wasn’t until I was in high school that I realized that I lacked skills to build long-term relationships.

If I had a disagreement with a friend, well, it was easy to walk away and make a new friend. My thinking was, “Who needs to know how to mend and strengthen relationships?”

It wasn’t until I took a personal communication course in college that I was introduced to some of the skills you’ll find in this course.

In the end, I realized that relationship skills are learned — NOT innate. And I got excited to learn more about the best relationship-builders got to be that way.

The Surprising Secrets of the World’s Most Connected People

So what are the best relationship-builders doing differently than most?

Well, a lot…

…but here are a few examples, to give you an idea about the building blocks of powerful relationships:

They practice empathy.

Great relationship-builders are skilled at understanding the feelings and perspectives of those they interact with. Doing so inspires love and trust and can instantly strengthen the bond between two people.

They allow themselves to be vulnerable.

Great relationship-builders know that sharing parts of yourself can be scary. But they also know that the cost of NOT opening up is even higher. They’re willing to be vulnerable in order to create a two-way street for the relationship to thrive,

They are affectionate.

Relationships only flourish when both parties care about one another — and when they both know they’re cared for. Great relationship-builders understand this, and they’re consistent about demonstrating their affection.

They are committed.

For a relationship to grow, both people have to know and trust that the other won’t walk away because of a conflict. Great relationship-builders demonstrate their commitment by remaining open to feedback and the possibility of change.

You can find these characteristics in anyone who has great success in relationships…

…but cultivating them in ourselves can be a challenge.

If only we could just use will power to make ourselves to be more vulnerable or empathetic…

But wanting to improve these characteristics in ourselves is only the first step.

To strengthen these qualities until it becomes almost second nature, most of us will need structure and guidance.

Now you could spend years in therapy or invest thousands in workshops to help you build these skills.

But there’s an easier one — somewhere you can find the insights, exercises, and practices to build relationships that can change your life.

Introducing…

Inside this new course, you’ll get the entire step-by-step process to create and maintain incredible relationships.

You’ll find out exactly what goes into making a relationship great… how to navigate relationships in different contexts and areas of life… how to create an environment that encourages open communication… and much more.

With Building Relationships that Last, you’ll also discover:

The type of mindset you need to create and maintain exceptional relationships (combine this with the specific skills in the course and you’ll grow your relationships in no time)
Why good relationships do NOT result from big, grand gestures… but from normal everyday interactions
4 keys to building rock-solid relationships that you can start using right away to improve your interactions with loved ones
The secret to relationship-building that’s hidden in plain sight
How to recognize a special language of relationships (Once you understand it, you’ll be able to “speak it” right away)
3 steps to help someone see your point of view when you’re upset or angry in the relationship (This can end up making your bond even stronger)
The WRONG way to handle a request for help from a partner, friend, or coworker when they reach out
How to handle conflict and repair damage when there’s been a challenge or misunderstanding in the relationship
The special role of relationships in your long-term physical and mental health
And much, much more!

With Building Relationships that Last, you’ll have everything you need to develop stronger connections with those around you.

Join the course today!

A six-hour attendance certificate is available.

What You’ll Get Inside

Building Relationships that Last includes insights from leading experts in the field, like bestselling authors, psychiatrists, behavioral scientists, spiritual leaders, and researchers.

Plus, you’ll get hands-on activities that you can practice in the real world. You’ll learn how to implement the ideas you learn, so that you can see and experience rapid improvements in your own relationships.

The course is formatted in short easy to digest activities offered as short videos and transcripts, along with activity handouts to help you reflect and practice new skills.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Lesson 1: Why Relationships Matter — Lessons from the Harvard Study of Adult Development

Find out what expert researchers have learned about how your relationships impact your mental health and happiness.

Lesson 2: “Bids” — The Heart of Healthy Relationships

Discover the secret language of relationships… and learn how to “speak” it for more positive interactions with loved ones.

Lesson 3: Building Positive Relationships — Four Keys to Rock-Solid Relationships

Deep dive into the mind and behavior of a person who has great relationships, and discover the relationship lessons you can apply to your own life.

Lesson 4: Handling Conflict and Repairing Damage

Difficulties are inevitable, even in the strongest relationships. In this lesson, you’ll discover how to move through difficult situations and create a space for healing.

Once you enroll, you have immediate access to every lesson, all the exercises, and ongoing invitations to our Leadership Essentials monthly Q and A.

Plus for five weeks I’ll send you weekly reminders about getting back into the course and taking the next lesson so you can build and refine your skills

This course will also help you take action to transform your relationships. With guided activities at the end of each lesson, you can quickly apply what you learn. There’s no better way to easily boost your relationship skills.

You’ll also get a detailed plan that will show you how to keep your momentum going after you finish the course.

Now open! Join today!

A six-hour attendance certificate is available.

Don’t Miss Out on This Chance for a Better Life with the People that Matter to You

The ability to form and maintain strong, nurturing relationships might be the single most important skill you can develop in your life…

Whether you want a happy home life, a thriving career, or a sense of love and satisfaction…

Good relationships are the key to it all.

Imagine you could quickly create a connection with a new acquaintance, a boss, a date, or a potential business partner … build an even stronger bond with someone very important to you… or deliver some much-needed repair in a struggling relationship.

This is all possible… and there are proven ways to get there.

Discover how inside “Building Relationships that Last.”

The investment to join is only $47.00!

That gives you access to every lesson, all the exercises, and ongoing invitations to our Leadership Essentials monthly Q and A. Plus you can ask me questions inside every activity in the course.