RLS Summary from Class

The article “Building Strong Relationships” is about how to have several different kinds of successful relationships. It references many sources for its research findings, including a Washington, D.C. based organization, a psychological study, and a website. First, it mentions the organization, Advocates for Youth, which cites a list of three traits that make a family happy. These traits are committing to family, appreciating each family member, and spending time with family. Second, it details a psychological study about a prenuptial survey that helps people have a successful marriage. This survey compares similarities and differences in a couple’s individual personalities in order to match the right couples. Finally, the article discusses a website one school system in California uses to give advice to teachers. This website helps teachers instruct their students how to socialize effectively with people around them by having social training included in their language arts classes. In conclusion, there are many different ways to help foster strong relationships, and this research provides some examples.