May 2, 2025 February 2025: Build Stronger Relationships in 2025

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As humans, we have an inherent need for companionship and feeling connected. Whether it’s through friends, co-workers, family members or romantic partners, we crave the support, encouragement and perspective we get from being in relationships with others.

Just one relationship can’t give us everything we need, so we require a variety. We crave unconditional love of family, social interactions with friends, camaraderie and respect with co-workers, a sense of common purpose with our communities, and intimacy from romantic partners.

Healthy relationships require trust, openness, mutual respect, and good communication skills along with the ability to give and take. When both parties are willing to dedicate themselves to these characteristics, the payoff for doing so is huge!

Being in strong relationships is associated with a reduction in stress and a greater sense of purpose, which makes sense. But those with close ties also tend to heal quicker after illness or injury, tend to live a heathier lifestyle and have
increased longevity from living a more meaningful life.

If you’d like assistance with relationship issues, One Source EAP can offer help with 24/7/365 access at 800-300-0628.

All calls and services are strictly confidential.

Ways to Strengthen Relationships

Strengthening any bond need not be hard, but it does take effort:

  1. Commit to the Work. Both parties must be willing to put in time and effort to keep the partnership strong.
  2. Show your Appreciation. Showing gratitude can protect relationships, even during bumpy times.
  3. Keep Things Interesting. Try new activities or schedule time together.
  4. Seek Help. One Source EAP can help navigate difficulties.

View more details from Very Well Mind.

Register for the February Seminar, “Strengthening Relationships”

Join the January One Source EAP 30-minute seminar, “Strengthening Relationships,” on Thursday, February 20th at 12:00 PM via Zoom. View the full list of 2025 monthly seminars and to register for this and/or any of the seminars. You can also watch a replay of the January seminar, “Creating A Wellness Plan for 2025,” here. Choose where you work from the dropdown list then enter the password: nostress.

Review the Seminar Catalog which includes several new workshops. Schedule a seminar for your team.

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