Which Connections to Nourish (and Which to Leave in 2025)

Some connections are more valuable than others. Not only because of blood or loyalty but also because of choices made at crucial turns. Here are four things to consider when it comes to either nourishing or leaving connections in 2025.

Are they always in crisis?

A friend in need is a friend indeed. But what happens when a connection you cherish acts partly as an emergency hotline? There is nothing wrong with being short of cash or ending up in a jam; it is human nature after all.

But when someone we cherish is always asking for favours, resources, or support without giving any in return. It becomes unnatural. The push and pull will definitely take a strain on wellness. A new year isn’t the only time to choose when to nourish or leave connections, but it is a start.

Are they flakers?

Are they present for us when we need them, or do they only show up during the good times? In order for relationships to grow, obstacles need to be faced together. Being there for each other during the hard times is a sign that connections are more than superficial.

Is there resentment?

It is easy to fall into competition with those we care about and those we consider close to us. Instead of uplifting each other, the dynamic involves one-upping and reminding each other about past pitfalls. When it comes to nourishing connections, selfish choices often have the best impact on our wellness.

Do you just know each other?

Some connections are tried and true, lasting throughout the ages with good reason. However, other connections formed are simply out of our control.

Whether a mutual friend or a childhood buddy, connections, like plants, need to be watered. If they’re left to stagnate without any nurturing and care from both parties, was there a time when it was worth nurturing?

The art of maintaining interpersonal relationships is not a task that one can master overnight. It is a skill cultivated over time that takes patience and practice.

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