Interpersonal Expertise Tip: Engaging in Shared Interests
by Dr. Brian Higley | Add comment
Being able to find common interests is often a big key to successful and satisfying relationships. It seems simple enough, but often times we get lost in all of the things that make us different – and can easily lose sight of interests that can bind us together. This Interpersonal Expertise Tip focuses on learning how to identify common interests within our important personal and professional relationships, and how to put those common interests to work to strengthen our bonds with others.
Engaging in shared interests begins with the identification of what all parties genuinely enjoy doing and is strengthened by the commitment to participate in some of these interests together from time to time. Here are some ways people have been able to strengthen their relationships through their common interests: (more…)
