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Relationships

Some relationships deteriorate due to lack of common interests, lack of commitment, or lack of time. When you notice a pattern of continuing difficulties in maintaining relationships perhaps there are other factors such as inadequate social skills, poor role models, caring and giving too much, or poor communication skills. A relationship takes two people who are both willing to invest. Sometimes the other person is not doing their part even when you are. You can learn new patterns and skills to improve your chances for a successful and fulfilling relationship.

Perhaps you are in a relationship where you are doing all the work. Maybe your relationship just doesn't feel safe. Some relationships are actually harmful. What can you do to turn this relationship around? The first step is to recognize the parts that are not working then take action to repair or replace the broken parts.

We are created to be in relationships but not all relationships are healthy. When should you discontinue a relationship? It is my goal to help you identify hurtful patterns and replace them with more healthy patterns of relating or discontinue the relationship in a way that is respectful.

To help identify the hurtful characteristics of a relationship, I recommend you read "Safe People" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. To identify actions to take to improve, repair, or enhance the relationship I recommend the book "Boundaries" by the same authors.

Interpersonal Traits of Unsafe People

Unsafe people are those who:

• Avoid closeness instead of connecting
• Are only concerned about “I” instead of “we”
• Resist freedom instead of encouraging it
• Flatter us instead of confronting us
• Condemn us instead of forgiving us
• Stay in parent/child roles instead of relating as equals
• Are unstable over time instead of being consistent
• Are a negative influence on us, rather than a positive one
• Gossip instead of keeping secrets

If you recognize these characteristics in your relationship consider your own actions and reactions. If you want help to change, counseling can provide an objective outside the relationship perspective.

There is Hope. For more information or to set an appointment, please call Priscilla Kelly at 321.356.5115.

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