Maria+Capetta+2014

__How to be Heard__  At the core of all human relationships, one standard demand must be met to satisfy all parties; there must be communication. Not just in a romantic relationship but also amongst colleges. In the workspace, a company cannot function without proper communication between employees as well as customers. Respect is essential to the process of listening and understanding another person’s needs, wants and ideas. Without communication, how can anyone call the union a relationship? The real key to any relationship is to listen and understand your partner in any way they require. A business relationship is called such because there is given and take from both parties. One company does not dominate another otherwise that would be a take over and the weaker partner would be pushed out of the deal. They cannot overlook the demands of another company without expecting a loss of some kind. Whether it be with some kind of goods trade or some kind of service exchange, the two came together under the same desire: to have their needs met by another. A relationship is a partnership of constant compromise that allows two individuals to meet their weaknesses and bolster each other in continued, equal support. Romantic relationships follow similar concepts of compromise and commitment, just with added emotional ties. A romance in a sense lives off of communication between two people. One cannot dominate the other or the relationship is unhealthy. Both people should have their needs and wants met, given that they are reasonable and respectful of the other person. No one should ever have to change to lease another because to be honest that is not what love and commitment is about. Two people choose to be together everyday because they want that affection and understanding that someone, other than themselves, cares for them and listens to them because of who they are and not what they other wishes they could be. Love is not perfect and never will be, but understanding the other person, what they want, need and feel, is the first step to finding someone who looks at you and says I see your faults and your cracks but love and care for you even more because of them. A person can listen but do they really understand? Do they hear the problems and make the change? Or do they steamroll and push others concerns and needs under their own, sometimes unconsciously and without malice? Because being heard and respected is a simple right that everyone is entitled to no matter who the are and no matter how "incorrect" or "lower" they are because that's just bullying and who wants to be in a relationship with a bully?