Self Reflection Checklist for Friendships

If you are uncertain about what to do in a questionable social relationship or friendship, use a checklist and ask yourself the following questions: Like – In this friendship, can I feel liked without feeling taken advantage ofRespect – In this friendship, is it important that I feel respected? What…

Intimacy Passion Commitment In order for a relationship to flourish, three more essentials must be added to the mix:  passion, intimacy and commitment. As a couple’s therapist I begin a session with “What is working”? Their spontaneous answers reveal a great deal. I listen and watch for the first three, reciprocity, reliability…

Use a self-reflection checklist to determine health of family relationships: Reciprocity: Do I nurture my family relationships? Do I reply to initiated connections in a timely manner?Reliability: Can my family members count on me? Do I keep my promises? Can I be trusted?Respect: Do I respect my family’s values? Do…