Relational

Relational well-being means building meaningful connections with others and with yourself. Both require ongoing attention to your needs and an openness to the needs of others. 

Relational Wellbeing

It is also about having healthy boundaries which includes communicating your needs to those around you. It is not just about close relationships, but also how you engage with your community with care, curiosity, and respect.

Conflict is a natural part of connection. Being assertive about your needs while balancing it with empathy for others can deepen understanding and strengthen bonds. Vulnerability is often the bridge from surface-level connection to real intimacy, but it takes practice. Start small. Be the one to go first.

By modeling sincerity and creating space for others to be themselves, you invite deeper connection. Through honest sharing, appreciation, kindness, and care in conflict, you support others’ well-being while honoring your own need for belonging, authenticity, and mutual respect.

Elements in Action

Reach out to someone just to check in.

Practice active listening—give your full attention without planning your response.

Take time to reflect on what you need by journaling or talking to a trust confidant.

Express gratitude regularly.

Initiate a conversation to repair or deepen a relationship.

Set healthy boundaries that protect your needs and values.

Learn and use constructive conflict resolution strategies.

Spend quality time with people who make you feel seen and supported.

Join a club or community where you can connect with others over shared interests.

Self Reflection


Take a moment to check in on your relational well-being by rating yourself in the areas below:

I feel connected to my community.
My relationships are mutually supportive.
I have time to connect with others.
I get energy from my relationships.
I can set and uphold personal boundaries.
I take time to reflect on my life, my needs, and how I would like to grow.

Dig Deeper


How do you like to spend quality time with others?

Describe a time when you supported a friend or family member in need. How did it make you feel?

What have your relationships taught you about yourself and your priorities in life?

What qualities do you most value in your relationships, and how do you cultivate them?

Reflect on a relationship that has significantly impacted your life. What made this relationship special and how did it influence you?

What kind of friend are you to yourself?

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