Signals of a Great Relationship

You know how sometimes when you meet someone you have this strong ‘gut feeling’ that if you work it out, there is the potential for an amazing partnership?

The signals can include:

1) Powerful personal chemistry between you both when you immediately feel comfortable in each other’s presence.

2) A feeling of trust and respect that develops quickly and continues to grow.

3) A flash of understanding that passes between you that affirms you both have complimentary skill sets to bring to the relationship.

4) You soon discover that you both share common goals and interests.

5) You realize that there are certain unique strengths and experiences that you have that your new colleague is looking for, and vice-versa.

6) You discover that you are both at ease encouraging each other’s ideas and fanning enthusiasm with positive body language.

7) You fall comfortably into the ‘brainstorming mode’ when discussing ideas.

8) Your ideas seem to mesh with a powerful ‘synchronicity’.

9) You realize that you have a lot to learn from each other and this understanding leads to deeper mutual respect.

10) Both of you naturally share information and tips that have the potential to lead to mutual enrichment, if followed up on.

11) You find that you don’t always have to agree on everything, and that you can easily bounce back from minor scuffles. Just talk it out.

12) Your discussions lead to concrete results within a certain time-frame. (This is the most exciting thing of all and the most powerful relationship-builder!)

When you start to see the signals click, watch the relationship grow into a multi-dimensional, dynamic force. You have mutually created the potential for a new good friend!

No question about it, when you recognize that this is happening in your life, treat your new friend like solid gold. No kidding, this is not a common occurrence and once you find it is unfolding you are in a position to richly benefit as it is a reciprocal gain. What I mean by this is that you both have a lot to offer and this is the foundation for a life-long relationship. Do not squander this opportunity when it comes along. Nurture it!