experiences that life can offer. But when faced with relationship challenges, you and your partner may experience more pain and frustration than joy and closeness.
also intensify and prolong your relationship problems. If you are like many couples, your relationship problems stem from not knowing what does and does not work to support a healthy, fulfilling relationship.
• Fights, arguments, and power struggles • Emotional distance and coldness • Lack of intimacy and affection • Lack of appreciation for each other • Blaming and defensiveness • Issues around trust, infidelity and betrayal The impact of early attachment relationships effects our sense of self. But the need to attach does not end in childhood. Healthy relational attachments are a basic human need. We continue to need others throughout all our stages of life and can experience "attachment injuries" at any point.
your relationship, areas where you each feel misunderstood, unheard and unloved. Imagine what your relationship would be like if you and your partner experienced: • Deeply meaningful and enjoyable interactions • More intimacy, affection, and sexuality • Increased trust and acceptance for each other • Healthy and effective communication • Greater attentiveness toward each other • A healthy balance of independence and connection
partner face. It can be a very empowering process that gives you and your partner a sense of command over your relationship and brings back the enjoyment that initially brought you together. |