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Your Partner Needs You to Do These 6 Smart Things to Make Your Relationship Better There's a lot of relationship advice out there, but it all boils down to the fundamentals. Here they are.

By Baptiste Monnet

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One of the biggest determining factors of happiness is the quality of the relationships of those closest to you.

Similar to all great things, it does take time and energy to cultivate good, strong relationships. In business, strong interpersonal skills will result in networking opportunities, customer satisfaction, successful negotiation and unmatched leadership.

In romantic or platonic relationships, one may foster deeper feelings of connection, authenticity, empathy, compassion and an overall sense of happiness. Here are six ways you can help create better relationships around you.

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