Relationships are Complicated...

...and they get more complicated all the time. Couple communication has always had its difficulties, but it used to be limited to talking, phone calls and maybe letters.

Life has changed and now we communicate through texting, messaging, emailing, Snap Chat, Twitter, memes, Facebook and so much more.

There are now a countless number of ways to miscommunicate how you feel and misinterpret what other people mean.

     This is why Social Media has become one of the leading causes of relationship issues.

     It isn't because of social media itself; it's more about us. The way we use it creates distance, jealousy and unfair comparisons.

Will a Conscious Relationship Help?

Yes, the goal of being in a Conscious Relationship is to develop effective awareness and communication skills that we need in order to avoid the many pitfalls that we can run into every day.

It doesn't stop there though. A Conscious Relationship is about living in the now. It's about staying current and making sure that our relationship adjusts as the world changes around us. 

Do You Have a Smartphone?

Do you get regular updates for your phone?
What would happen if you didn't get the updates?

Would your device slowly become less effective...
until one day it would become meaningless?

Doesn't your relationship deserve updates?

1 - Forget the Image

We all have an image of who our partner is. Throw it away. Let go of who we think our partner is and discover the real person.

Our partner is not some superhero. They are just another human being doing what they can do to get through life. They have unique dreams, desires and fears just like we do.  Discover that person!

Learn more about "Image."

2 - Communicate Freely

Regardless of what we have always dreamed of, our partner will never be able to "read our mind."

Yes, some people do have an ability to anticipate needs and recognize patterns, but if we want A Conscious Relationship, we need to develop clear channels of real communication! Honest, transparent and sincere communication.

Learn more about "Communication."

3 - React Intentionally

 Our behaviors should not be controlled by a primitive and reactive response to our past.

In a Conscious Relationship, we train ourselves to respond more intentionally, or proactively, and in a more constructive manner!

So many times in a relationship we are "confused" or don't "understand" our partner. Just like most people are proactive in their jobs, or in their sports, or in their hobbies, it's important that we are proactive in our relationship.

Learn more about "Reacting Intentionally."  "Responding vs Reacting"

4 - Focus on Growth

Growth is the key. For everyone. 

If we stop growing, that is the first sign that something has gone wrong. The unconscious relationship stifles growth and "makes" us act a certain way to please our partner.

Growth helps to keep the relationship alive!

Learn more about "Growth."

5 - Handle Conflict Fairly

Fighting fairly is a way to manage conflict when disagreements occur. Anger itself is not a problem if handled correctly.

The problem is, most people have never experienced or have been taught how to handle negativity in a relationship. It is one of those "taboo" things that nobody seems to want to discuss.

For a comprehensive review of fighting fairly, visit our "Conflict" connection page.

6 - Understand Triggers

A trigger is something that draws us back into the past and causes old feelings and behaviors to emerge. We all have them. (We host a Triggers event as part of The Conscious Quest!)

Do you know what triggers you?

What sets off your anger, temptation, defensiveness, or fear?
Identify them. Share them. Understand them. Work together to help each other.

Learn more about "Triggers."    "14 Most Common Triggers"   "Releasing Triggers"

7 - Accept How Hard It Is

Becoming "conscious" is not easy. The difficulty does not lie in "finding" the right partner, the difficulty is the journey it takes to "become" the right partner. 

The relationship we are in search of likely consists of many of the elements listed on this page and on this site. 

A Conscious Relationship requires both of us to be conscious.

Learn more about "How Hard It Is."

8 - Practice Love

Keeping romance alive is often one of the biggest challenges in any relationship. Luckily, love can be "practiced" every day. It does not require huge gestures.

Simply do something for each other without an expectation of anything in return. Fortunately, some of the most meaningful gifts are also free.

With a little time and creativity, it's both easy and important to stay connected with our partner.

Learn more about "Practicing Love."

9 - Accept Each Other

In a Conscious Relationship, it is understood that nobody is either perfect or a perfect partner.

We all need to accept the "perceived" flaws in our partner and understand that these may or may not change over the years.

Learn more about "Acceptance."

10 - Expect Good Things

Whatever we think will happen, will often happen.

If we expect to fail, we will usually fail. If we expect to succeed, then we will work to succeed. Always expect the best - from our partner, our relationship, and our lives!

Learn more about being "Positive."

So What Does All This Mean?

What this all boils down to is communication and how to do it openly, honestly, and effectively.  Without communication, any relationship slowly deteriorates.

Most of us never learned the basics of open and honest communication in childhood, so we have little experience with it, yet it is one of the most powerful tools that anyone can have in their toolbox.

Honest communication helps to keep your relationship moving forward and keeps both partners in sync with one another.

Next, take a look at the "8 Conscious Connections."
Check out our online events - The Conscious Quest!

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