Building Strong Relationships Through Asking for Help

Good friends ask for help, seek opinions, and show vulnerability. By giving and taking, they strengthen their relationship. Asking for help deepens the bond between friends and shows that they need each other. However, changing the negative mindset about soliciting assistance is crucial. Being attentive while asking for help can make the interaction more comfortable for everyone. Zhong learned this while practicing rejection therapy. By expecting rejection and focusing on how to deal with it, he had to open himself to the possibility of people saying yes. Approaching help-seeking with a relaxed and non-aggressive energy can make people more receptive.