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See Old Relationship Dynamics In Intimate Relationships

Learn how unconscious impulses can lead to life-depleting patterns. Here, we look at two forms of reactive attempts we may use to avoid future pain, and how to make conscious decisions instead. Read on for questions that can help us see if we're making decisions from a grounded place, such as taking time to reflect on values, receive support from others, and getting curious about others' views....
3 Choices Singles Can Make to Avoid Heartbreaking Relationships

Join Eric, as he reveals a clear path from heartbreaking intimate relationships to joyful, thriving intimate relationships. Learn practical tips for healing your relationship with yourself Understand how your early childhood relationship with your parents effects how you show up in relationships Uncover and transform the ineffective coping strategies you use to keep yourself safe, loved and...
Improving Relationships as a Primary Goal

and that I must try as hard as I can to understand everything that anyone ever does. —Etty Hillesum, Holocaust victim Compassionate Communication suggests that improving the quality of our relationships is a primary goal. Indeed, that connection with ourselves and other people takes a higher priority than being right, winning, making more money, or looking good to other people. If you focus on...
Connecting To Your Needs in Relationships

Trainer Tip Whoever is happy will make others happy too. —Anne Frank Many people evaluate their relationships based on their perception of how the other person feels. I did this for years. I would decide that a relationship was good or bad based on whether my partner was enjoying it. This left me feeling insecure and confused. A more effective way to evaluate relationships is to check in with...
The Top Five Deal Breakers in Relationships

Trainer Tip Anyone who’s a great kisser I’m always interested in. —Cher A friend of mine tells me that everyone should become aware of their “top five deal breakers” in relationships. These are things a person decides she must have in order to be happy in a relationship. Usually, I hear people identify their top five deal breakers as strategies, such as “I want him to enjoy gardening, to be a...
How to Express Gratitude and Appreciation in Intimate Relationships

Yoram Mosenzon shares how expressing specific and authentic appreciation can deepen connection in intimate relationships. He emphasizes the importance of making clear observations without judgment and connecting with the feelings and needs that arise from meaningful gestures. Yoram highlights how gratitude becomes a celebration of life, enriching relationships and fostering deeper...
Repair and Heal Disconnection in Relationships

say or do something that unexpectedly touches a nerve for someone else. Either way, how do we heal the disconnection? In this session, you'll learn how to integrate skills for repairing relationships. Jim and Jori Manske are leading first with a self-connection meditation, then move on to practice with exercises on know how to express regret, on the Hoʻoponopono approach and how to heal a...
Repairing Relationships with Empathy

Sarah Peyton explores the process of repairing relationships through the lens of Nonviolent Communication. She emphasizes the importance of self-connection and empathy—both for ourselves and others—when addressing moments of hurt or disconnection. Sarah highlights how acknowledging impact, expressing authentic feelings and needs, and offering genuine empathy can restore trust and rebuild...
How To Make A Relationship A Priority While Maintaining Autonomy

Part of making your relationship a priority while maintaining autonomy means you consider the impact your actions may have on your relationship and look to negotiate ways all needs can be honored. To do this while not losing yourself, practice writing down your needs and guessing their needs, beforehand. Make an upfront request to create a shared understanding about what’s most important,...
The Murky Waters of Asymmetric Relationships

trainers and therapists left on people that came to them for help. And this is what I have learned so far… The concern here is not so much about sex, but about power dynamics in asymmetric relationships. On the one side there is a person who needs help, support, wishes to outgrow certain patterns, for instance core-beliefs that they are not good enough, that they don’t deserve love, that they...