Here it is, the secret to strengthening relationships with the important people in your life. It hardly takes any work on your part but you will find a new appreciation for the ones you love. Here it is: imagine you’re moving away. Create a scenario in your head that only gives you a couple months with you’re favorite people, and even your not-so-favorite people. Imagine that once those few months have passed you are moving across the ocean and don’t know if you’ll ever get to see them again.
And then start treating them that way. With that in mind, only a few months left, you will appreciate every moment in a new way. You will make an effort at the things you once put off until later. Time was on your side, but now the clock is ticking. You will find purpose in everyday and a drive to make the most of your time with the ones you love. If you’re going through a rough patch with someone you care about, this new “knowledge” that you’re leaving will quicken the healing process.
So do it, try it just once. Or even a few times, maybe once every couple of years. Bring your relationships back into the forefront instead of letting the busyness of life smother them. (But don’t tell people you’re leaving if you’re not really leaving, this isn’t an April Fools joke!)
