Relationship Issues

You see the world through your relationships.

Your life has many relationships: family, friends, work, and acquaintances. And it’s through these various relationships that you learn how to care for yourself.

Your family of origin establishes how you define ‘normal’ and what you expect from others – the good and the bad.

‘Compromise’ may be your most difficult ‘assignment.’

Families require compromise of each member to operate in a healthy, supportive familial relationship.

Once a person begins to experience romantic relationships, the relationship grows through compromise.

You may have heard that being in a relationship is like holding a mirror. Your partner(s) reflects those aspects of yourself that you would otherwise take for granted.

Once again, compromise enters the picture because you want to maintain and grow the relationship.

But relationships often are not smooth.

Romantic, spiritually connected, emotional, and physically intimate relationships can carry immeasurable joy, fulfillment, peace, and purpose.

And the opposite is also true.

Unhealthy relationships can wreak havoc on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The relationship can be so consuming that you believe your only option is to sever the relationship.

But that is easier said than done. What if it’s important friendships, work relationships, or relationships with family members?

Learning to set boundaries and build strong relationships…

If you don’t learn to relate to others in a healthy way, you will grow frustrated.

Therapy can help you identify areas to be addressed and learn to teach others how to treat you.

In therapy, you can learn to stop the people-pleasing syndrome and say, “No,” with confidence and respect.

You can learn to communicate assertively and express your needs. Stop being a doormat. It’s time.

Call me so we can discuss how I can help you learn the art of compromise and boundary-setting.