In my work with couples I often ask the question, "Is your foundation solid?"
By this question, I don't mean, is your homes' foundation solid, but rather is your relationship with your partner solid enough to take on adversity? Just like when your building a home, your foundation must be solid to successfully withstand a natural disaster.
If our relationship with our partners is solid, when conflict arises, we have the skills to avoid ending our relationships.
From the moment a couple comes into my office, I know what their foundation looks like, weather it's repairable, can take on adversity and withstand a natural disaster. I teach my couples skills to help repair a torn, cracked and unsteady foundation so the rest of the house, (i.e kids, work, and other commitments) don't come crashing down.
So now ask yourself, "Is my foundation solid?"
I'm sure this question is more complicated than can be covered in a blog post, but what is it exactly that makes a foundation solid?
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Lot's of things. Open Communication, Trust, allowing yourself to be vulnerable...etc... Yes, too much to discuss on a Blog.
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