CI - Human Relationships

Top 10 Laws of Human Relationships

Law Principle Key Application

1. Reciprocity Law	People feel obligated to return favors and kindness	Give first, receive later
2. Consistency Law	People align actions with their stated beliefs and past behavior	Be reliable and predictable
3. Social Proof Law	People follow what others do, especially in uncertainty	Show examples of desired behavior
4. Authority Law	People defer to perceived experts and leaders	Build credibility and expertise
5. Liking Law	People say yes to those they know, like, and trust	Find common ground and similarities
6. Scarcity Law	People value what's rare or limited	Don't be always available
7. Emotional Contagion Law	Emotions spread from person to person	Manage your energy and mood
8. Validation Law	People crave acknowledgment and understanding	Listen actively and acknowledge feelings
9. Similarity Law	People are drawn to those who share common traits	Emphasize shared values and experiences
10. Investment Law	People value what they help create or contribute to	Involve others in solutions and decisions

1. Focus on communication-specific laws (active listening, non-verbal cues, timing)
2. Explore cultural relationship variations for cross-cultural applications

Master these 10 relationship laws, and you'll transform from someone people tolerate to someone they genuinely seek out and trust.