Our relationships are a strange and wonderful thing. As infants we are dependant upon others to help us survive. If you've ever watched an infant you'll notice how they use social cues (smiling, gesturing, mirroring others)  to get their needs met (mother brings food, water, comfort etc). The infant learns, from the way she is  responded to, how interesting she is how much her needs will be met and how others see her. Our relationships affect how we see both ourselves and the world around us. I believe that our relationships with others form the bedrock that shapes our experience in life.

Because of this I am very excited to be speaking with you tonight about relationships. I want to hear from you about your experiences of relationships with others.