Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Basic ways to mend a Relationship

While each relationship is different, many times a conflict may arise. The way to resolve conflicts within a relationship are often as unique as the relationship itself however, some basic principles may help:

State you recognize there is a problem and that you are sincere in your desire to correct it.
Make the relationship a priority and nurture it.
Do something kind for the other person, even if things are shaky at the moment a kind word or act can often help.
Ask the other person what they would like changed and state it back to them so they know they were heard.
• Listen to hear not to respond.
• Before you make requests of your partner to change, make sure that you are willing to create change within  yourself as well.

Taken from Insights/Blogs in Psychology Today, May/June, 2013 Volume 46, Issue 3

By James Clapper, graduate level intern, Charity Loring, LMSW, Loring Therapy LLC

www.loringtherapy.com


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