THE WISDOM OF THREE LITTLE WORDS

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another  often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those  statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones  and restore relationships that have cooled. The following three-word  phrases can enrich every relationship.

I’LL BE THERE

Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When  we are truly present for other people, important things happen to  them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are  restored emotionally and spiritually. ‘Being there’ is at the very  core of civility.

I RESPECT YOU
Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. It  is a powerful way to affirm the importance of a relationship.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people  would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are  vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be  ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in  other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I THANK YOU
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the  companionship of good, close friends are those who don’t take daily  courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for  their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose  circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the  attitude of gratitude.

LET ME HELP
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a  hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they  pitch in and help.

I UNDERSTAND YOU
People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other  person accepts and understands them. Letting other people know in so  many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most  powerful tools for healing your relationship.

And, certainly, last but not least
I LOVE YOU