Building Relationships: Forming Meaningful, Healthy Relationships With Those Around You

Having healthy, fulfilling relationships improves quality of life and can lead to being more satisfied. Forming these relationships can be difficult, especially if you’ve never seen an example in real life. Connecting with new people and fostering relationship growth is a valuable skill and can help with transitional periods of life like moving cities or going to a new school. One way to teach young people this skillset is through mentoring, whether it’s a coach, community member, or another supportive adult.

By connecting with the younger generation, a mentor also has the opportunity for growth and learning with the added perspective offered by a young person. Having a social connection and leading by example can encourage mentors and mentees alike to foster personal and relationship growth.

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Benefits of Mentorship

Mentoring is an excellent example of helping young people learn healthy interpersonal behaviors. A mentor can be a confidant, an adviser, and a friendly face during trying times. Mentors are able to lead by example and demonstrate healthy relationships to their mentee. Through a mentorship relationship, a personal bond is formed. This bond is special and specific to each pairing, showing the importance of deep friendship and the impact those relationships can have on an individual.

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Become A Mentor

If you’re looking to improve and expand your meaningful relationships, consider becoming a mentor or joining a mentorship program as the mentee. Befriending someone from a different background or born in a different generation can grow your understanding and compassion for those around you. Stepping in as a guiding figure can help you to grow your relationships and learn how to connect with new people. 

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Mentoring Opportunities Near You

Ready to grow in your relationships and forge new ones? Consider becoming a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. There are incredible benefits of having a mentor and being one yourself–start experiencing them today. Fill out our interest form to get matched with a mentee, or as we like to call them Littles, and inspire potential today. 

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