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There seems to be mixed messages out there when it comes to relationships.
Am I supposed to "sacrifice" for my relationship or am I supposed to do what makes ME "happy"?
Am I supposed to be whole as an "individual" or is my partner supposed to "complete" me? |
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Should my partner be my "soul mate" and best friend or am I supposed to find the person that is the most "compatible"?
Am I supposed to forfeit my dreams for the sake of the relationship, or is the relationship supposed to take the place of my dreams? In many cases, we have been led to believe that we must reduce our dreams and make "sacrifices" to fit the idea of what a couple is "supposed" to be.
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This is why many people feel trapped in their relationship, whether it is a long-term committed one or even when just dating for a few months!
Do you ever feel like you have to "sacrifice" for your partner?
Do you ever feel "trapped" by your relationships? Many of us do and want to solve the problem, but it seems that no matter where we turn, we tend to get a different answer.
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Let's look at this from a different angle!
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We have all learned about relationships... from parents, friends, family, maybe the internet, but what have we been taught? What if all that we have learned is actually in direct opposition to what we are really looking for?
What we really need is "growth", both as individuals and in our relationship. Society and history have led us to believe that our relationship goals should be based on a long-term commitment to another person that includes work, sacrifice, and pushing aside our dreams for the good of the relationship.
Unfortunately, when we deny ourselves and our partners the opportunity to grow, we slowly begin to resent our partner, and the relationship suffers. (Sound familiar?) |
Life is constantly changing, and so are we as individuals and as a couple. We are all constantly "growing" (Think of the term "growing up"). In a “conscious” relationship, we recognize the importance of this growth and rather than trying to suppress it, we support it... in fact, we encourage it.
If both partners focus on their own growth, and in turn, encourage the growth of each other, the positive energy produced is what allows the relationship to grow and evolve over time. We are going to change anyway; we may as well look forward to it!
If both partners focus on their own growth, and in turn, encourage the growth of each other, the positive energy produced is what allows the relationship to grow and evolve over time. We are going to change anyway; we may as well look forward to it!
A Conscious Partner / A Conscious Relationship
A "Conscious Relationship" is one where the commitment is towards growth.
The goal is to grow first as individuals, then as a couple,
a family and as part of a community.
If a couple can "consciously" decide to join together for this growth, then the
opportunity will be there to build a stronger and more satisfying relationship.
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More ways to get "Conscious" in your life and relationships:
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