What are the ways you protect yourself from hurt that may limit your capacity to give and receive love from your partner?
Make a short list, here’s some things to get you started:
- Do you avoid affection or touch?
- Do you avoid eye contact?
- Do you avoid the challenging conversations?
- Do you have a hard time being conversationally open?
Think about your parents’ relationship and other role models you had growing up.
What did you learn about relationships:
- What beliefs did you develop?
- What fears did you incorporate?
Then vow to work on one behavior on your list that will begin transforming the limiting fear, behavior or self-protective mechanism.
By doing this you will create a relationship with your partner that is more alive, passionate and creates a deeper sense of fulfillment for both of you.
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