I’m an avid book reader (in case you don’t know). I read to relax, to learn, and also to be inspired. Of course, I love reading about marriage and all it entails.
I’ve been reading “Conflict resolution for couples” by Paul Shaffer and I came across this insightful and thought provoking list. Pls think about each point and see if your relationship measures up and how to adjust if it doesn’t.
A relationship of depth involves:
- Intentional time with our partners where the focus is on interaction not passive activity.
- Finding new ways to actively explore life and each other.
- Having shared goals for a common future.
- Showing interest in our partners’ feelings, thoughts and dreams.
- Involving our partner in our own internal lives
- Continuing to grow mentally and spiritually together – through classes, seminars, travel, events, books and dialogue.
- Continuing to involve ourselves with the outside world rather than isolating ourselves to our jobs and home.
- Having a mutual sense of purpose and meaning in life.
- Remaining vulnerable, open and honest with each other.
- Remaining actively aware and respectful of each other’s needs.
If you want to improve the depth of your relationship but don’t know where to start, I suggest you sit with him/her and turn each of the above to a question.
In time I hope to share my own thoughts on them.
Until next week,😎
With all my love❤️
Mrs O😊
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