Relationships are very important to me. A healthy
relationship is a vital component to my health and well-being. The relationships
I have with those in my family are strong relationships and they contribute to
a long, healthy, and very happy life. I have positive relationships with many
individuals. First and foremost is my husband, mother, father, sisters, brothers,
and a host of those I work with and many members of my congregation.
The relationships are positive in that in each case
these individuals are very supportive, loving, caring, and are there for you no
matter what. They are with you through the good as well as the bad. They are
the shoulder to lean on when you need someone to talk to. For instance I have
known my husband since I was 10 years old. We have been happily married for 31
years and it is as if we just got married yesterday. He is the best husband a
person could ask for. He is a very loving and supportive husband would supports
me in whatever it is I would like to do. He always makes himself available when
I need to talk. No football game is more important than sitting down having a
conversation with me. He know how to bring out the best in me and I am very
thankful to have him in my life. My parents as well are still there for me even
though I am married. We all have a GREAT relationship. We are truly a family. In
addition we make it a point to keep the lines of communication open.
One reason for having such a great relationship stem
from how I was raised. The closeness was displayed in my family and it still
continues even today. My parents are still happily married and I must say they
raised us well. This helped carry over into my relationships that I have with
my husband. We have always worked together and we are a team. Our values and
beliefs means a lot and this is important in helping us to maintain a positive
relationship.
I have not had any challenges in developing and maintaining
relationships. I have been surrounded by healthy relationships all my life. A special
characteristic of these relationships is to communicate and to be open. I give from
the heart and I don’t expect anything in return. I am also very compassionate
and I truly care about others and what they are going through. Honesty plays an
important part in my relationship. I respect the wishes of others even if I don’t
agree with their decisions. These are just a few of the characteristics that
make my relationships with others special.
My experiences with relationships/partnerships over
the years has impacted me a great deal. Parents and teachers want what’s best
for children. As an educator you want parents who are supportive of your
teaching techniques and who extend the learning outside the classroom. A parent
wants the best education for their child and a teacher who shows your child
respect and who is knowledgeable about child growth and development and who
demonstrates a professional attitude in the classroom. Regardless of the needs
and wants both parent and teacher want what is best for the child. I have
learned over the years that in order for this to happen, parents and teachers
must build a working partnership that will make a wonderful child care experience
for the children in their care. My relationships/partnerships have helped me to
develop effective partnerships in my profession.
