Things to normalise in our relationships: Therapist shares tips
1 year, 8 months ago

Things to normalise in our relationships: Therapist shares tips

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Many of us live with certain beliefs about relationships that restrict us in becoming better versions of ourselves. These beliefs, conditioned by us since childhood and the kind of relationships that we have seen while growing up, further stop us from doing better at the relationship and making it last longer. And while we are on the topic, let’s also start trying to normalise the need for finding balance and the grey areas of our relationships in general,” wrote Therapist Elizabeth Fedrick as she spoke of the need of normalising certain things in a relationship. Things to normalise in our relationships: Therapist shares tips “We all have red flags, maladaptive behaviors, and dysfunctional responses. Asking for time: many of us live in fear that if we ask for the partner’s time and reassurance about the relationship, we may come off as needy in nature.

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1 year, 7 months ago

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Things we learn from our caregivers about relationships: Expert shares insights

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2 years, 5 months ago

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