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Of all the experiences you will go through in your life, the relationships you form will be one of the most important. They can be professional, friendly, or romantic relationships, a bit of everything. But it is important to recognize when a relationship is good or bad.

  1. BOUNDARIES

I think it is a key concept in all types of relationships. It is very important to let the other person know, or make them understand, what makes you uncomfortable and what doesn’t. And if the person is not able to respect your boundaries, they do not deserve direct access to you and what you do.

  1. RESPECT

I think it is an issue that goes hand in hand with boundaries. Without respect there are no healthy relationships. Respect them, so that they respect you.

  1. TRUST

If you feel that this person could become someone very close to you, do not close yourself off from giving them the right kind of trust. And in the same way, if this person tells you their thoughts, do not share them with third parties.

  1. HONESTY

Let them know if something they have done or said has bothered you. I think there’s nothing better than telling each other what’s going on between each other, and if something needs to be improved, it’s done.

  1. ENJOY THEM

There’s nothing wrong with being a social butterfly, enjoy each of the interactions you have in your life, as long as you’re comfortable doing it and not hiding your authenticity. Always be yourself.

I hope that all of the relationships you make from now on are ones that help you improve in all aspects. Never stop showing your true self to anyone. Your best virtue is that you are you.

Julianis Gracia Ruiz is a writer at Her Campus at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus. She writes monthly articles mostly related to experiences or feelings that may be happening in college and in Her20’s, where she promotes the importance of mental health and shares some tips for improving ourselves. Beyond Her Campus, Julianis is a member at the Industrial Microbiology Student Society (SEMI) where she learns every week about topics of science in the industry and attends different educational talks. She is currently a junior at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, majoring in Industrial Microbiology. In her free time, Julianis enjoys listening to music and discovering new motivational podcasts. She also enjoys baking and trying new recipes most of the Sundays. Julianis shares a special bond with the beach, that's the place where she feels more at peace. She likes to go on road-trips and discover new local places such as coffee shops, restaurants and stores and take pictures for the memories.