"After food, shelter, and safety, we all share the same basic need: meaningful relationships with the people in our lives. But the secret to strong relationships isn't what we've been told by society. Research by Kim Cameron and his colleagues reveals what actually works. Whether it's lovers, coworkers, friends, roommates, or family members, life is just easier (and so much better!) when relationships work. And it hurts when they don't."
"Researchers at the University of Michigan, led by Kim Cameron, discovered that certain people seem to be irresistibly attractive. Other people flourish around them and are drawn to them like magnets. When looking at workplaces, for example, they found that certain people created an incredible atmosphere around them that led to greater well-being, productivity, and energy. It's as if these people were life-giving for those around them."
Meaningful relationships are a fundamental human need after food, shelter, and safety. Society often emphasizes appearance, status, and wealth, but those priorities do not create strong relationships. Certain people generate irresistible, life-giving atmospheres that draw others and foster flourishing. The key lies in small, everyday acts of genuine care and interest—micro-moments of upliftment—that build trust, warmth, and connection. These positive practices require little time yet produce large benefits, including greater well-being, productivity, and energy across lovers, coworkers, friends, roommates, and family. Lack of learning these skills contributes to toxic workplaces, broken relationships, high divorce rates, and growing loneliness.
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