People With Mentally & Emotionally Fulfilling Relationships Usually Do 3 Simple Things In Everyday Life
Maks | Shutterstock In life, the people you surround yourself with make up who you are. Having the confidence to connect with others around you is part of the cycle of finding the right people in your life. Whether you do this by walking into a room with effortless confidence or by being a beam of light and positivity, mindset coach Kyla Glendenning dives into this on her social media, sharing the key habits that happy people use to build meaningful relationships.
According to Glendenning, happiness is directly tied to community and interacting with others, but it's not about surface-level interactions. True connection comes from deep, meaningful relationships, which aren't always easy to develop.
In fact, research backs up her claims: An 80-year Harvard study found that the one thing that truly creates a joy-filled, happy life is our relationships with others. These relationships are even linked to longevity! If you feel like you need a little help finding mentally and emotionally fulfilling relationships, Glendenning shared three easily adoptable habits to help you connect and embrace the joy of meaningful relationships.
People with mentally and emotionally fulfilling relationships usually do these things:
1. They enter every room with the expectation of making a connection
When you walk into a room, what does your body language tell others? Are you cold and reserved, or are you open and friendly? To make connections with others, you must show that you want to build one. Attending an event with the mindset that you will at least make one connection by the end of the night is a must. Approach every room you enter with openness; think of yourself as a magnet wanting to pull others’ presence to yours.
People with this mindset learn to quickly expand their social circle. This is incredibly beneficial, especially in places that resonate most with them. Taking a workout class? Connect with someone there, and you've found a new workout buddy. Heading out to a favorite coffee shop? Make friends with the barista and get a discount on coffee — this may not happen exactly, but hey, if it does, connections, right?
2. People with great relationships pursue hobbies in group settings
Ever heard the phrase, “To make friends, you've got to go outside?" To the introverts reading this, it is true, and we offer our sincere apologies. Happy people go outside to connect, and what's the easiest way to connect to others? Engaging in group hobbies and interests.
Whether you attend music sessions or an art class, the people there will already share a common interest. This gives you the advantage of finding someone to resonate with much more easily and quickly.
The wonder of this habit is that it helps you find people who share your mindset. This can help form a connection that is not only deep but also potentially everlasting. So go to that writer’s workshop you’ve been wanting to attend or that club meeting that you’ve been putting off; those are the places happy people find their people.
3. They keep conversations creative and positive
Another overused phrase, but one that rings true, is “communication is key.” To connect to others, you must converse with them. Communication plays a crucial role in building meaningful connections with others and in maintaining lasting relationships.
However, the way you choose to communicate is most important. Happy people strive to have creative and positive conversations. This means saying goodbye to small talk; it’s time to go deeper than the normalized “How is your day today?” Instead, ask, “What are your goals for this year and why?” or “What have you been working on?”
These kinds of questions not only show genuine interest but also encourage the other person to reflect on their own aspirations and passions. Happy people want not only to leave the conversation feeling positive and connected, but also to leave their peers feeling that way. Bringing an uplifting energy to your conversations will bring others closer to you and make them feel seen.
Mastering these habits can transform your social life and lead to deeper connections. Becoming a master of these three habits — entering every room with the intention to connect, engaging in group activities based on shared interests, and keeping conversations positive and inspiring — can strengthen your ability to form deep, lasting bonds with others.
The worst that can happen from testing them out is that you increase the chance of meeting people who can connect with and resonate with you while doing an activity you enjoy. The habits may be incredibly simple and obvious, but they can completely change your life and lead you to the type of mentally and emotionally fulfilling relationships you've been longing for.
Erika Ryan is a writer working on her bachelor's degree in Journalism. She is based in Florida and covers relationships, psychology, self-help, and human interest topics.
