Three must-have people in your life

Life has a strange way of connecting you with people who remain in your memories forever. Of these three primary flavors, the following are particularly distinct and support us in how we perceive our lives — hopefully it can help make your tough times a little easier. Recognising them can allow us to delve deeper into the nature of our relationships and ourselves.

1. The Supportive Ones

The first and biggest group — those who reach out when you need a hand. These are the people who always have our back; they express unwavering loyalty and provide kinship, emotional support — or a soft place to land whenever we need it most. They have a way of offering solace and hope — making us feel less alone when we navigate life’s storms. A friend who listens without bias to your struggle, a family member with resources and love offering support when least expected, or a mentor calming you during emotional chaos can serve as that light near the end of an unexpectedly dark tunnel. Nurturing these connections are critical because they form the foundation that holds us up in times of challenge.

2. The Abandoners

The second group contains people who once seemed to be close but went away at any time. The absence of “this group” is often the most disheartening, as this select populous can migrate without notice. These people losing touch with us encourages feelings of betrayal and loneliness which in turn forces a review upon the relationships that bind. On the other hand, it could also be a blessing in disguise to have these people leave. Knowing that many will abandon us when the going gets tough gives power to our grit and drives us into more profound relationships.

3. The Challengers

Finally, we this third group who unknowingly — and sometimes even knowingly creates chaos in our lives. And those “challengers” may look like a toxic friend to critical family members. Though their actions may be uncomfortable, they are lessons nonetheless. Choose Your Conflicts Wisely: I often feel that having to endure at least 2 years of brutal internal struggle in the corporate world has taught me how resilient as hell is possible only after putting up with a shit-tonne of absolute bullshit. She liked how managing all these relationships made her a stronger and more emotionally mature person.

To sum up, all of these three kinds of people: those who support us, those that leave us and (those) challenge ourselves are three great entities in our personal development plan. This can lead to stronger relationships and moment of reflection in our own lives. Knowing these dynamics helps us heal, it brings a community together and opens up to life with clarity and purpose.