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Emily Sanders, LMFT

One sided relationships

It’s crucial to remember “the problem is the problem.” Coming together during a disagreement helps alleviate tension and keep things workable. Healthy relationships aren’t determined by whether or not there is conflict, but rather how the conflict is navigated. Disagreement Quotes, Tension Quotes, Conflict Quotes, Assertive Communication, Healing Journaling, Family Counseling, Conflict Management, Parenting Done Right, Couples Therapy

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It’s crucial to remember “the problem is the problem.” Coming together during a disagreement helps alleviate tension and keep things workable. Healthy relationships aren’t determined by whether or not there is conflict, but rather how the conflict is navigated.

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It’s ok to ask for what you need- in fact, it can be very helpful for you AND the other person. Be direct! • Not everyone will be able to meet your needs. • Some people may be able to help but in a different time frame. • Others may be able to partially meet your needs. • Some people are equipped to meet different needs than the one you currently have. • Others will be so pleased (and honored, even) to know explicitly how they can care for you. All of this is normal and ok. While many Good Leadership Skills, I Need A Hug, Inspirational Words Of Wisdom, Health Tools, Unrealistic Expectations, Get My Life Together, Ask For Help, Feeling Stuck

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It’s ok to ask for what you need- in fact, it can be very helpful for you AND the other person. Be direct! • Not everyone will be able to meet your needs. • Some people may be able to help but in a different time frame. • Others may be able to partially meet your needs. • Some people are equipped to meet different needs than the one you currently have. • Others will be so pleased (and honored, even) to know explicitly how they can care for you. All of this is normal and ok. While many

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Emotional Availability

Vulnerability sounds like…

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We are meant to change.

We are dynamic beings, meant to grow and evolve. Nurturing intimacy involves paying attention to little shifts in those you love. #relationshipmatters #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #selfgrowth

It's important to be able to discern who the safe people are in your life from those who will hurt you- especially if you're trying to work on being vulnerable or creating healthier relationships. Relationships always involve risk, so knowing what safety should look and feel like is key. From @emily.sanders.therapy on Instagram #relationships #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #vulnerability #emotionalhealth Feel Safe Quotes Relationships, How To Make Someone Feel Safe, Not Feeling Safe Quotes, Safe Relationships Quote, What Relationships Should Be Like, Feeling Protected Quotes Relationships, Safe Quotes Relationships, Being Safe Quotes, Feeling Important Quotes Relationships

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Find the safe people.

It's important to be able to discern who the safe people are in your life from those who will hurt you- especially if you're trying to work on being vulnerable or creating healthier relationships. Relationships always involve risk, so knowing what safety should look and feel like is key. From @emily.sanders.therapy on Instagram #relationships #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #vulnerability #emotionalhealth

If love going away completely was the only clue that a relationship should end, then relationships would be a lot easier! The reality is that many relationships end despite love still being there. Unhealthy relationships CAN be revived, but it is essential that BOTH persons show up to do the work of acknowledging and fixing toxic patterns. Unhealthy Relationships, Do The Work, That's Love, A Relationship, Show Up, Enough Is Enough, Clue, Cards Against Humanity

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Love isn't always enough.

If love going away completely was the only clue that a relationship should end, then relationships would be a lot easier! The reality is that many relationships end despite love still being there. Unhealthy relationships CAN be revived, but it is essential that BOTH persons show up to do the work of acknowledging and fixing toxic patterns.