Creating and maintaining Restful Relationships takes planning. It is a natural thing to prepare for our encounters with others. We often rehearse in our minds what we will do or say in any given situation. We have expectations and worries, but often we do not think about the effect that our expectations have on our relationships. Our expectations heavily affect the outcome of our experiences. So, as you seek to create more positive relationships, do not expect negative responses; accept that there may be some communication difficulties as first, but expect that everyone would prefer to have stronger, healthier relationships. Get excited about sharing and brace yourself for success and acceptance; in this way you will maintain the type of hopeful, peaceful attitude that is contagious.