Coming Back to Center in a Relationship

Coming Back to Center in a Relationship In a long-term relationship, it is often necessary to get back to basics and come back to center with each other. Anyone in a long-term relationship knows that the dance of intimacy involves coming together and moving apart. Early in a relationship, intense periods of closeness are important in order to establish the ground of a new union. Just as a sapling needs a lot more attention than a full-grown tree, budding relationships demand time and attention if they are to fully take root. Once they become more established, the individuals in the union begin to turn their attention outward again, to the other parts of their lives that matter, such as work, family, and friendships. This is natural and healthy. Yet, if a long-term relationship is to last, turning towards one another recurrently, with the same curiosity, attention, and nurturance of earlier times, is essential. In a busy and demanding world full of obligations and opportunities, we sometimes lose track of our primary relationships, thinking they will tend to themselves. We may have the best intentions when we think about how nice it would be to surprise our partner with a gift or establish a weekly date night. Yet somehow, life gets in the way. We may think that our love is strong enough to survive without attention. Yet even mature trees need water and care if they are to thrive. One of the best ways to nourish a relationship is through communication. If you feel that a distance has grown between you and your partner, you may be able to bridge the gap by sharing how you feel. Do your best to avoid blame and regret. Focus instead on the positive, which is the fact that you want to grow closer together. Sometimes, just acknowledging that there is distance between you has the effect of bringing the relationship into balance. In other cases, more intense effort and attention may be required. You may want to set aside time to talk and come up with solutions together. Remember to have compassion for each other. You're in the same boat together and trying to maintain the right balance of space and togetherness to keep your relationship healthy and thriving. Express faith and confidence in each other, and enjoy the slow dance of intimacy that can resume between the two of you. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( by Danielle Collins Your face has 43 muscles, and just like all the other muscles in your body, they can benefit from a regular workout. Face yoga is a highly effective beauty practice that has helped people all over the world improve their appearance, without injections or fillers. With this 3-week course, you'll be expertly guided through a series of simple face exercises, massage techniques, and acupressure and relaxation routines designed to naturally activate collagen production and tone your face and neck. By the end of the course, your lines and wrinkles will be diminished and you'll emerge with a more vibrant, youthful glow and a firm, lifted visage. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [The 9 Minute Science-Based Workout]( 2. [Overcoming Meaninglessness]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( 5. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 6. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 7. [10 Days of Morning Stretches]( 8. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 9. [Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping]( 10. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( New Courses • [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( • [From Emotional Distress to Emotional Bliss]( • [Unlocking the Inner Magic of Ideas]( • [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]