Couples argue; sometimes they argue very heatedly. It will happen at some point for all relationships. Disagreements, and working through them is a part of being in a committed relationship with someone. The problem comes when the fights do not solve anything, when they get mean, and when they go off topic.
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Emotional health and well-being come from regular work, and effort spent making healthy choices and engaging in healthy activities. Like physical health where you choose diet and exercise to care for your body, you have to make conscious decisions to be emotionally healthier, less negative, and from that, filled with less pain. One thing that people who are emotionally healthy often do is to forgive others who have done them wrong in some way.
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Relationships often go on autopilot after a while. Honeymoon phases end and a certain routine sets in. It is quite normal, but for some it can be the beginning of the end of the relationship. One thing that can help keep a relationship alive and vital is appreciation. By learning how to appreciate your partner, and also yourself, you can keep a happy and healthy relationship going.
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Not everyone second guesses themselves, but you know you do when you perpetually catch yourself questioning things you have said, or done, or even thought. You know you second guess yourself when you quietly question what others meant when they did or said something.
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A common misconception about counselling is that it is mainly sought for mentally ill patients or for people with something wrong about them. This is not always the case. Counselling helps people who suffer from acute or general stress or distress over certain situations in their life. It helps people towards recovery by facing their fears. Counselling benefits people who may be going through a particularly tough emotional phase or upheaval. They may be feeling insecure or having a difficult time accepting life changes. The counsellor plays a part here, helping people to be conscious about their own thoughts, feelings, and situation.
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There are good days, there are bad days. Connected together they represent our life path and choices made, leading us to our goals. Having obstacles or unfortunate days from time to time does not mean that we are unhappy, but it begs the question – are we stopping ourselves from happiness, and can it be changed?
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Fear is a response to danger, pain, and undesirable circumstances. It is a primal, unpleasant emotion meant to protect us from threats of harm. Fear serves its purpose well, but fear also can negatively affect our everyday life. Not only can fear creep into your personal life but it can also adversely affect the success of your career.
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We all know someone who is going through rough patches in their lives for a variety of reasons. Perhaps even you are going through such troubles.
Maybe you have lost a loved one, failed at a relationship, lost a job, hit a dead end in your career, or your personal life isn’t going as smoothly as you had hoped. This sense of unfairness that you’ve been dealt the short end of the stick while others have it better is a common view that people entertain when things aren’t going so well for them.
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Since its very creation, human services have focussed on the dysfunction and diseases within people. When a person sees a counsellor or therapist, they talk about their problems, what their symptoms are, and what is wrong.
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Finding a person you love and want to spend the rest of your life with is difficult. Even when you find that person, love can still be tough work. There are some things you can do to help ensure that the relationship will be happy, healthy and successful.
Deciding who to connect with
Picking the right person is critical, obviously, and that alone can tell a lot about the future of the relationship. It also tells a lot about who you are as well. Look for someone with whom you have things in common. Passion and intensity can remain forever in a relationship, but the true test is having someone that you like being with that has similar values, beliefs, and goals.
Someone that you can connect with
This is another one that may seem obvious but finding someone that excites you will go a long way towards having a long and happy relationship. Passion, intensity, excitement, intimacy, these are parts of the relationship that, while sometimes embarrassing to talk about, are things that are desired by almost everyone. If the person you are interested in have these two main factors, passion and common interests, then that is a good start to a strong and healthy relationship.
Communications, an important and open secret
Direct face-to-face communication is a critical aspect in any relationship, be it a temporary one, or the person you want to stay with forever. You need to communicate openly, honestly, and directly with that other person. Trust will be hard at times, but opening up and telling them when things are good for you, what you want to do more of, or conversely what you do not like, and what you want to stop, will strengthen the relationship, and increase the trust between the two of you.
Happy relationships start from the very beginning, with who you are interested in. Picking the right person to share things with, and have a lot in common with, will be one key feature; being attracted to them will be the other. Finally, you must learn to communicate directly with each other. Being open and honest will help create the stable, happy, healthy relationship you are looking for.
The important secret to finding a happy relationship is in first understanding who you are as a person before you can understand what you are looking for.
Join us at College of Allied Educators to learn more about your deepest emotions and discover how you can overcome your fears and challenges in building a happier life for yourself and for your loved ones.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology (ADICP) trains students to apply appropriate counselling skills in different situations while understanding their underlying theories. The ADICP programme introduces students to the nature of psychology and relates it to the theories and concepts of counselling. Students move on to explore themselves in order to promote personal growth and self-awareness, acquiring the key attributes of a competent counsellor and the proper methods of applying those skills.
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