Confucianism: The 4 interpersonal relationships of man - Blog

Harmony is a fundamental basis for success in the life of a man, but this harmony also includes being in balance with the people around us every day, family, friends, work and the partner, these relationships are vital to walk the path of balance (Chong)

Our path of balance encompasses relationships with others because we are social beings. The closest people are the most important, as these are our pillars and also who we learn the most. There must be a balance in terms of the trust we place in all these pillars to achieve harmony, because we must not forget that the human being is not perfect, so relying on him at 100% would be a mistake.

1. Family

Correction must exist among its members, but with the necessary tact to maintain that environment of security and trust that a home provides. From the family come the foundations with which a man will walk along his path, so it is very important to maintain that balance with respect.

2. Friends

Among friends, honesty should abound at all times, but with kindness and always in an understanding way. Friends are the family we choose, we are giving them a trust as close as a brother when we call someone a friend, it is necessary to take care of and respect that trust, never abusing it.

3. Work

There must be a proactivity among its members, in the sense of always looking for a way to help others and always with good intentions, without putting their emotions in the way of the work.

4. Couple

To be a functional relationship, together they must learn to walk the path of balance, always guided by true love and never by the passing passions of the world.

When these pillars are together and in balance, this leads man to achieve harmony, each of these pillars is necessary in life, to learn to walk and achieve perfection on the path of balance.

Whether in the family, with friends, at work or with the partner, there must always be a balance of mutual respect and kindness between its parts, in order to achieve that degree of trust that sustains relationships in life.