Building relationships is perhaps the most difficult and most necessary aspect of leading a fulfilled and balanced life. So many of us struggle to establish and maintain the supportive connections that we need to be our best selves. Romantic relationships can be particularly challenging to navigate, especially when we’ve been hurt in relationships in the past and we don’t know how to communicate our expectations, meet each other’s needs, and set healthy boundaries. The goal is to develop a relationship with mutual trust and respect, in which partners can grow together, support each other, and give one another love, acceptance, and attention in the ways that are most meaningful to each individual. People experience love and affection in different ways. The 5 Love Languages is one way to conceptualize the various preferences people have in how they express and receive love. You can take the survey here to find out more about your own style:
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile
Want to know more about laying the foundation for realistic expectations and effective communication? Check out this article in Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201811/your-relationship-bill-rights#_=_
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