The Importance of Family Bonds Connecting and building relationships with the people you love is important in all walks of life. No matter if you’re a parent, child, or guardian, working to maintain healthy relationships is significantly beneficial to improving your quality of life. Here are a few ways to build strong bonds with your loved ones. 3 Ways to Build Stronger Relationships With the Ones You Love
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Sending photos of daily activities is another fun way to stay connected — you can share photos of breakfast, yardwork, or pets to let them know how things are going.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS. Communication is key in any relationship, and taking the steps to ensure your loved ones are comfortable talking to you, and vice versa, is important. Opening up to the people around you builds trust and a sense of closeness. Knowing that you can rely on them and that they can rely on you during difficult times is a powerful influence in fostering those close relationships. To have these conversations, create a safe space for both parties to feel comfortable while expressing themselves. Everyone should be able to relax and share thoughts, feelings, and fears openly.
MAKE AN EFFORT TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR INTERESTS. Showing interest in something your loved one is enthusiastic about is a great way to express how much you care about them. Engage in the activities they love or are taking part in, such as attending sports games or watching a theatrical performance. People appreciate it when someone values their interests and puts in an effort to take part in an activity they deeply care about. Remember, while making these efforts to deepen the bonds you share with the people you care most about in life is important, your happiness also matters. Work with your loved ones to forge stronger and joyful relationships you all will benefit from.
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Peach and Arugula Pasta Salad
Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
ingredients
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8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
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3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large fresh peaches, diced or sliced 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sea salt Pepper, to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup corn
6 cups arugula, packed
Directions
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In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for approximately 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and place in a separate bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon
juice. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss with the feta cheese. Add peaches, red onions, tomatoes, corn, and arugula to the pasta mixture. Lightly toss to mix well. Add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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