Making 2011 the Year of Great Relationships..

Some tips for improving interactions with loved ones:

1. Share more. Be open and honest about what is really going on in your life. This will help others relate to you better and, in turn, open up to you.
2. Make time to talk. Agree to a time to chat each day. Consider setting a time limit, especially for couples where one person likes to talk more than the other. It helps the quiet person speak up—and the chatty one focus on what's really worth saying.
3. Go outside together. Being outdoors relieves stress and makes it easier to connect. There's also less need for direct eye contact, sometimes a good thing.
4. Discuss finances. Money is one of the most divisive issues in a relationship. Discuss it and decide how to manage it before it becomes a problem.
5. Turn off the computer. And the iPhone, TV and videogames.Too many families spend evenings with their separate electronic devices. Try talking without a screen in front of you.
6. Make new friends. Research shows that high-quality relationships are important. Add to your support network by reaching out

  Courtsey - The Wall Street Journal