5 STEPS TO CREATING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP CULTURE – Article by Pamela Pannifex
Wondering how to safeguard against one of the most common relationship dilemmas, that of “just growing apart”?
Relationships need nurturing if they are going to thrive. Neglect or ignore them at your peril. Build a solid relationship culture and go about strengthening it as you grow old together.
Here’s a little blog I wrote recently about creating a healthy relationship culture which will get you started.
5 STEPS TO CREATING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP CULTURE – Article by Pamela Pannifex
“We’ve just grown apart” is one of the most frequent comments that I hear from couples in distress. These couples want to know how and why they lost the connection they once shared. And they want it back.
Your relationship may be feeling a little shaky right now. Or it may be totally great… and you want to make sure that you both keep it that way.
We all know that different countries have their own different and unique cultures. Think of your relationship as having its own unique culture too.
What are the unique routeins, rituals and habits that define the way you both live and love?
You can’t connect if you are living in a relationship culture that keeps you disconnected.
5 steps to creating a healthy relationship culture start here:
1. GREET AND FAREWELL EACH OTHER IN LOVING WAYS:
When you’re leaving for somewhere, make the effort to say “Goodbye”. Whenever possible, say it face to face. Say “I love you”, or “Have a great day”, or something that shows you care. Add a little kiss or a big hug.
When you return, do the same thing, with a greeting that basically says “Our relationship is important to me, so I’m making the effort to reconnect with you properly”.
Healthy “hello” and “goodbye” rituals take only a couple of minutes, but have a huge impact on keeping relationships healthy and connected.
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Pamela Pannifex is a Psychotherapist and Naturopath and practices from Fresh Holistic Health. Further information on Pamela Pannifex or Sunshine Holistic Counselling