Relationships Quotes

"Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant."

- Socrates

"Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down."

- Socrates

"Trust is earned in the smallest of moments. It is earned not through heroic deeds, or even highly visible actions, but through paying attention, listening, and gestures of genuine care and connection."

- Brené Brown

"Make a list of the people who would move a body for you and the people you would move a body for. That’s your boundary list."

- Brené Brown

"Through my research, I found that vulnerability is the glue that holds relationships together. It’s the magic sauce."

- Brené Brown

"Trust is built in very small moments."

- Brené Brown

"What separates trust from distrust is our actions in those small moments."

- Brené Brown

"BRAVING: When we trust, we are braving connection with someone."

- Brené Brown

"In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen."

- Brené Brown

"Trust is choosing to make something important to you vulnerable to the actions of someone else."

- Brené Brown

"Trust is like a marble jar; you share those hard stories and those hard things that are happening to you with friends who over time you’ve filled up their marble jar. They’ve done thing after thing after thing where you’re like, ‘I know I can share this with this person.'"

- Brené Brown

"If your marble jar is not full, if you cannot trust someone, you cannot be vulnerable with them."

- Brené Brown

"Trust is the stacking and layering of small moments and reciprocal vulnerability over time."

- Brené Brown

"Celebrate true friends. They are a part of you that always sparkles."

- Amy Leigh Mercree

"Best friends are treasures. Hug them for their caring. Applaud their accomplishments. Laugh with them gratefully."

- Amy Leigh Mercree

"It’s better to be hurt by someone you know accidentally, than by a stranger on purpose."

- Dwight Schrute

"You See, Sometimes Friends Have To Go Away, But A Part Of Them Stays Behind With You."

- Ash Ketchum

"The more wonderful the meeting, the sadder the parting."

- Looker

"With sons and fathers, there's an inexplicable connection and imprint that your father leaves on you."

- Brad Pitt

"You’re the sister everyone wishes they had. Happy 40th birthday!"

"I count myself lucky to have a friend as wonderful, mesmerising and kind as you. Here's to the next 40 years of friendship!"

"Together we've woven dreams and fulfilled hopes; I cherish our bond forever."

"The time spent bonding with my son is the fabric of treasured memories."

"Building sandcastles and dreaming big dreams—my son and I, partners for life."

"The bond we share grows stronger with every heartbeat and moment we cherish."

"Through shared stories and lingering hugs, our bond beautifully deepens."

"In my son, I’ve found my greatest companion and unwavering ally."

"With every joke and chat, our connection evolves and flourishes beautifully."

"Our bond creates an indestructible tale of love, respect, and understanding."

"No matter how tall a son grows, he will always look up to his dad."

- Unknown