3 most Common Qualities people look for in Relationships

How Relationship Therapy can be Key [Open in a web browser.]( Dear Elephants, Exposing ourselves and communicating our needs can feel super risky, but to be vulnerable, we need to know how to assertively communicate with efficacy. Know who’s great at teaching communication skills? Therapists. ~ May it be of benefit, Marisa Zocco, ed. [Start BetterHelp Therapy for 50% OFF Today >>]( Swipe right on dating while "integrating" therapeutic growth. Some of the most common qualities people look for in relationships are things we can only offer when we're balanced and centered within ourselves. - Vulnerability without neediness - Confidence without cockiness - Trust And we all know that just one of these alone can take tons of work with a capital W. This could be what your relationships look like after some self-exporation in therapy: [get your first month of betterhelp therapy for 50% off]( Working with a therapist to improve your sense of self-worth can help with learning to stand firm in your own (humble) awesomeness. You come across less needy of fulfillment from other people's attentions and affections—which naturally attracts more wholesome versions of both. Ready to find new ways to look at your sweet self? When you come to recognize your own self-worth, you're less apt to settle for and tolerate behavior from those who, quite frankly, aren't on your level. In other words, you'll level up as you get level-headed. If we're blocking out vulnerability (either receiving or offering it), we're blocking out intimacy and the closeness we so deeply desire. A therapist can help you uncover the root of your blocks so you can communicate meaningfully and express your deepest needs without being overbearing or demanding. Find someone who can teach you tools to help you flourish in your dating and relationship communication. The blame game? No room for that in dating or relationships. Yelling? Nope; no space for that either. Learning conflict resolution skills can help you to both set and respect healthy boundaries and create tighter, more trusting bonds. Ready to learn to release the tension of conflict using healthy tactics? [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( Elephant Journal: *it's about the Mindful Life Boulder, Colorado You're receiving this email because you subscribe to Mindful Partner Messages. You can update the types of emails you recieve [by clicking here](. You can unsubscribe (and break our hearts) [by clicking here](.