Today I want to talk about relationships. Not only romantic, but also any other: friendly or business. We often want to build long-term relationships. The “once and for all” scheme works not only with wedding vows, but also with friendly dreams and ambitious business plans. But we often forget that the world is changing and we are changing with it. Many people focus on the result: “I want to find my ideal soul mate,” “I want to do business with my best friend,” “I want to build a strong family.” But no one is perfect, business is always unpredictable, and life is full of surprises. Instead of dreaming about the result, focus on the process. In a long-term relationship, it is not so much the result that is important, but the process. There is a rule in goal setting: “The further in time we set a goal, the more diffuse the result and the clearer the process.” When we talk about long-term relationships, we shift the focus from the result to the process. It’s not “what” relationships I want to build, but “how” I want to build them. Here I would like to insert a phrase that I recently heard in a film: “Getting lost on a journey is unpleasant, but losing the meaning is terrible.” .The next question we ask ourselves if we want to create long-term relationships: why are we building them? It's about understanding individual benefits. The brain does not understand why make efforts if there is no clear benefit for itself. Don’t be confused by the word benefit - in fact, this is a bonus opportunity that a relationship opens up for you. Therefore, when you are thinking about a long-term relationship, ask yourself: 1. How will I build a relationship, with what? What tools do I need? 2. What is the meaning for me in this relationship? What benefits do I see for myself? The answers to these questions will help you create strong and long-term relationships that can withstand any crisis. Remember: relationships are investments. Invest time, effort, emotions in their development. Be prepared for changes, compromises, and work on yourself. And then long-term relationships will become not a dream, but a reality. Have you thought about this? Do you understand what tools will help you? Share with me, I will be glad to discuss them.