"Logon ko haq jataana aata hai, rishta nibhana nahi"

A dialogue from the Bollywood movie 'Karwaan' which loosely translates to 'People know how to claim their right (in a relationship) but not taking up responsibility of it.'

From an early age, we are taught how to read, write, think and basically things required to be successful. Wouldn't it be nice if we had a school which taught you to be happy. A major study by researchers at the Harvard University showed that the number one factor of happiness is healthy relationships.

Let me tell you a secret, relationships take effort.

One of my friends told a beautiful line, "Friendship is like a Snapstreak. It requires effort and intention from both the sides to maintain it." This is something that struck a cord with me. We encounter many people, but it's only a few that we feel are worth that mutual effort. But as time goes by and we 'grow up', drowning in to-do lists, running about meeting deadlines. Maybe it's time we change that. Technology may make progress in leaps and bounds but nothing can beat human interaction.

I know everybody is as busy as a bee. But take some time from your busy schedules and spend time with the people you love, let them know they are a priority, get to know them better. Time is fleeting but regrets last a lifetime.