Relationships are a place to go to give and share! Sometimes, life gets so busy that we don’t realize that some of our relationships need extra love and care. In order for any relationship to grow we must be nurturing it, just like a plant. You have to water, give it sunlight and other things to make it grow, if you don’t…it dies. That is true for all of our relationships as well. If you take the time to do this recipe daily with your loved ones, your ordinary relationship will become an Extraordinary Relationship!
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” ~ Jimmy Johnson
Recipe for an Extraordinary Relationship:
~ unlimited amounts of love
~ heaping doses of trust, respect & honesty
~ unlimited amounts of laughter & smiles
~ heaping doses of hugs & kisses
~ overflowing cups of giving & sharing
~ heaping doses of praise
~ overflowing amounts of tenderness & compassion
~ heaping doses of listening attentively
~ doses of a gentle touch on the arm or a pat on the back
~ fair amounts of compromise
~ stir in lots of fun
Sift together as often as desired…Enjoy!
Note: By doing this recipe daily, you will turn an Ordinary Relationship into an Extraordinary One!
We were meant to live an Extraordinary life. That includes having the relationships of your dreams…with your partner and your children, etc. The 1st step in doing so is to really embrace the Magnificence in you and then share You! If you find yourself still struggling with any of your relationships…I would like to help. I offer a “Free Consultation” just click on this and follow the simple instruction. I look forward to speaking with you.
I would love to hear some of the ingredients that you add in making an ordinary relationship into an Extraordinary one, thanks!
About Susan PrestonSusan Preston is a Mindset Motivator & a Relationship Mentor. Susan can empower you to Master your Mindset and Ignite your Relationships by helping you to get the clarity to take your life and business to that next Amazing level. She brings a lifetime of experience to help you create that balance in every area of your life so that you are truly living your Dreams!
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Great tips, thank for sharing!
You’re welcome, Manny! I appreciate you stopping by, thanks
What an excellent idea! I love that you made this a recipe and the ingredients are the best!
Thank you, Edwina! I am glad that you loved it and I have to agree, the ingredients are the best. Have a great night
Yes, we were meant to live extraordinary lives! Love how you tied the recipe analogy to the in topic at hand. GREAT article, Susan!
Thank you, Kim! I appreciate you. Have a blessed night!
You have got great tips!
Thanks, Nancy! I hope that you are having a wonderful week, so far
I think if you just add some compromise to the recipe its perfect. Beautiful post as always, thanks Susan.
Thanks, Beau! I added ‘fair amounts of compromise.’ I appreciate you. Have an Amazing night
Loved this one, Susan!
Thank you, Marie
I love how you have presented this as a recipe!! Fabulous post!
I appreciate you, Sherie. Thank you, for stopping by
Hi Susan, “Compromise” as Beau says, and a little “luck” and your recipe is complete
Thanks!
Thank you, Julie. Have a great night, sweetie.
My favorite one of the ones you listed is Listening attentively! Being fully present and looking into their eyes like they are the most important person in the room is priceless and precious!
That is one of my favorites, as well Betty. That is such a priceless and precious gift that anyone would be happy to receive. Thanks {hugs}
Great recipe Susan! Love it ~ from ordinary to extraordinary! You are amazing Relationship Consultant, just can’t stop telling you!
Thank you, my beautiful friend. I appreciate you. I have a big *Smile* on my face when I read your comments {hugs}
Brilliant tips! Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Anastasiya! I appreciate you stopping by
Love, love, love this recipe and so glad that I follow each and every one of them:) We also have lots of communication time…I love listening to my children’s stories and making time for them has truly solidified our relationship:)
Thank you, so much! That is so important to have lots of communication time. I read once where you said that you and your husband don’t give your children a lot of material things…but what I see that is even more importantly, is you both give of yourselves to them and that is what memories are made of. I love that
Oh, that is SOOO good, Susan. You are a treasure!
Thank you, sweet Amity! I feel that you are a gift in my life. {hugs}
Beautiful recipe
I would trade dashes of hugs and kisses for heaps!
Thanks for a fun post Susan
Thank you, Peggy! I changed it, great idea! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a wonderful night
Great relationship advice. I will certainly put it to good use.
Thank you, Lorii
I’m typing this as my 7-year-old has her arms wrapped around my neck, and I’m delighted that this article applies to all kinds of relationships! What great advice.
Off to finish some computer work so I can go snuggle with my sweet family and strengthen our relationship!
Blessings,
Pauline
Thank you, so much Pauline. I love your last line. Have a great night
Susan, your recipe should be posted in all kitchens everywhere! The kitchen is the household gathering place and with Thanksgiving coming, families will all be around the table…I will print out and post this one in my kitchen in time for everyone to see it
Ouuuuu, thanks Rhonda, I love that idea! I appreciate you. Have a beautiful night!
Great post! I was just thinking about this today. For me, it is remembering that each smaller dream or goal has a home within the bigger dream of my lively life! Love it! Thanks
Thanks, Molly. I love how you put that about each smaller dream or goal. Have a Fabulous night
Great Recipe,
Checked it twice and I think you have the perfect ingredients for an extraordinary relationship. And I agree with Rhonda. This belongs in every kitchen!
Thank you, sweetie. Have a great night {hugs}
This is a fun post, Susan. I think the absolute most important thing we can do for our loved ones is give them our time, attention and especially, our appreciation every day. A little bit consistently goes a long way.
Thanks, Kelly. Yes, a little bit consistently goes a long way.
Delicious recipe. Brilliantly bringing concepts into recipe. Well done Susan. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, sweetie. I appreciate you, always. {hugs}
Beautiful recipe Susan! “Heaping doses of respect and honesty” is the ingredient I see as most essential. You make 2 other points that I really love – first, that relationships must be tended to and worked on daily. Second, that we were meant to live an extraordinary life – so true! I wish more people realized this.
Thank you, so much Jennifer! I appreciate you. Yes, I agree, it would be nice if more people did realize that they were meant to live an extraordinary life, they would be so much happier, as well! Have a great day
Susan,
You hit the nail on the head with trust, respect and honesty. You can NOT have any relationship, never mind a long lasting one, without those three piece.
Great recipe!
Love it,
Holli
http://www.HolliRovenger.com
Thank you, Holli. Absolutely, I agree trust, respect and honesty are absolute ‘Musts’ in any relationship starting with the one that we have with ourselves.
Thank you so much!!! I love this! I am going to print this list as a gentle reminder.
You’re welcome, Dawn. It is definitely a great recipe that we all should be using consistently
Thanks!
Susan! You are a gem! Such inspiration and encouragement daily! I think this is the best recipe ingredients I have even read… let us live it out loud! Blessings!
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Love those kinds of recipes! That is really a good list not sure if I can think of anything to add. thanks for sharing!
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Excellent recipe here Susan – I love ample amounts of giggles too
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Communication and honesty are two of the big ones, I think, so I was glad to see those both in your recipe! I don’t think it’s missing anything, and it’s a great blueprint for nurturing our relationships – especially the ones that are too easy to take for granted.
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