Relationship-Enhancing Idea # 3: Closing Exits (don’t leave it too late) Knowing that it is normal to experience hurt, pain & frustrations (the power struggle phase) in relationships, don’t just leave it but seek help early to be able to experience real love again. Last time we learnt that following the ‘honeymoon phase’ (phase … Read More
Relationship-Enhancing Idea # 2: Frustrations are normal!
DREAM RELATIONSHIPS Relationship-Enhancing Idea # 2: Frustrations are normal! Conflict, frustrations and differences in your relationship are normal! You are in stage two. Stay with them, listen, validate and feel more connected through them. Following the ‘honeymoon phase’ (phase 1) all couples will encounter the ‘power struggle’ (phase 2). This is normal and not a … Read More
Pain & Discomfort are an opportunity for growth
In relationships we may look at conflict, difference and pain as a ‘bad thing’ but actually frustrations and conflict can be an opportunity for growth…see the following quote below. When couples can see frustrations as an opportunity for growth, the relationship takes a different journey… Watch this YouTube video of Abraham Twerski talking about how … Read More