The Value of Relationships

The Pain of Aloneness

1. Life is less fulfilling alone.
2. Work is less meaningful alone.
3. Wealth is empty without someone to share with.
   The Major Inhibitors of Relationships
4. Fear of Rejection
5. Pride of Image
6. Pride of Independence
7. Protection from Hurt
   The 4 Values of Relationships
8. We are able to get more done (Eccl 4:9).
9. We are able to pick each other up (Eccl 4:10).
10. We are able to draw life in difficult times
    (Eccl 4:11).
11. We are able to protect each other
    (Eccl 4:12; Eph 6:12).
    5 Steps to Effective Relationships
12. Honestly assess where I am on the relationship
    grid.
13. Embrace that relationships are necessary for
    me to reach my highest potential.
14. Put myself into healthy relational settings.
15. Accept that different people meet different
    needs.
16. Work to keep your life's relationships
    integrated.