I read a lot of self-help books and they are mostly all the same. Change your thinking and change your life. However, there is one book that I have returned to many times. It is not technically in the self-help genre, more technical, but it holds information essential to understanding how we see relationships.
In the end, therapy is not just about understanding the past but about creating meaningful change in the present moment. While awareness is a crucial first step, it must be followed by action otherwise, we risk remaining stuck in old patterns.
At its core, rethinking relationships means embracing the beauty of individuality—both our own and that of our partners. True connection doesn’t come from losing ourselves in another person but from standing confidently beside them, growing independently while sharing our journey. By fostering self-awareness, open communication, and mutual respect, we create relationships that thrive not on dependence, but on appreciation. The healthiest love is one that allows us to be fully ourselves while celebrating the uniqueness of those we choose to share our lives with.
Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing...
As an imperfect human, I have had my share of troubles in all aspects of life including relationships, business and on a personal level: I’ve made decisions and done things that have hurt other people and I haven’t always been the best partner, son, brother, friend or father.
I have sometimes been criticized for being very cynical about relationships. “Stuck in the same old mindset”, said someone recently. Still, I would love to see my cynicism about certain aspects of the way we behave in relationships cracked open.
The years roll on quicker as you get older but with that comes more wisdom and security. I always tend to look back over a year and compare it to where I was the same time, the prior year. A useful exercise that can reveal progress made (or not).
We are by nature, social creatures and that means that we generally feel lonely when we are separated from others for a long period.
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Child abuse encompasses various forms of maltreatment, including physical and emotional harm, neglect, and exploitation. Survivors often struggle with emotional scars that complicate adult relationships. The process of re-parenting the "inner child" is crucial for healing, allowing individuals to regain lost spontaneity and intimacy while recognizing their strength as survivors.
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