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Visualize Circles to Assess a Romantic Relationship
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Our lives are long, and our circles are small…Right relationship is knowing that we are interconnected and finding a form of connection that allows us peace. — Valarie Kaur
Romantic relationships can range from “chaste courting”, “just dating”, “friends with benefits”, “booty calls”, being an “item”, “living with” to long term committed and/or married. How would you describe yours at this point? Then assess based on the six essentials: reciprocity, reliability, respect, passion, intimacy, and commitment. You might decide this is currently just a one or two circle relationship and it is just fine for now. If you want something more, I suggest looking for at least the first three essentials. Something serious should be at least a four, working toward a five, even a six-circle relationship. If less than three, decide what is workable, what you are willing to work for and check back in the future.
A lack of reciprocity in a relationship isn’t an invitation for you to try to convince them of your worth. –Helena Hart Reciprocity of effort in a romantic relationship means both parties work to nurture the health of their relationship. To this end they find rituals for connection and learn each other’s love…
Use a checklist to determine what is working and what is not working in your family: Reciprocity: Are your family members ready, willing and able to put the work into nurturing your relationship most of the time? Reliability: Can you lean on them when the going gets tough? Are they…
Momentary interactions such as greeting and thanking others can increase wellbeing and a sense of belonging. Proving the adage that to give is better than to receive, it turns out that greeting strangers with a simple “good morning” and chatting with those we don’t know can boost our own happiness….
