Tend Friendships Like Plants 

Anyone who owns plants knows there is no one-size-fits-all approach to care. Some plants are hardy and grow in most conditions. Other plants require exacting attention and nutrients or risk near-instant death. It doesn’t mean that one plant is better or more beautiful, but rather that different conditions apply for them to thrive. 

Friendships can be similar.

To keep them healthy you might have to adjust attention level, space given (or not), and environmental factors.  If you understand the ideal care for each friendship, you can watch each develop into a healthy state. Keep in mind, some people may require an environment which you may not be able to provide given your own situation. If there is no place for a high maintenance addition, it might be better to not take on the responsibility of care. Additionally, remember that some plants are weeds and are better removed than drawing on limited resources. 

To best cultivate or propagate relationships that are healthy and resilient, try determining what environment might be ideal for the specific friend. Need help determining ways to help your various relationships blossom? Try life coaching to help identify and make the improvements.