LIFT = Loving, Intimate, Fair and Trustworthy - Essential ingredients for relationships to LIFT.
DAY 7: How to create a more loving and intimate relationship
Over to you: Today’s Exercise
In your journal consider what may be holding you both back from bringing a higher level of intimacy into your relationship.
Are there wounds from the past that still need healing?
If this is the case, how could you use yesterday’s video on conflict resolution to help you talk about your concerns?
Does any of this make any difference if only one of you is working on the relationship?
In my experience, it takes two people to create a healthy relationship where both feel safe to share their inner thoughts.
While you can ask your partner to listen and show empathy when sharing a concern, unless they have a vested interest in changing - they may not feel the need. I understand how a person may be feeling if only one person is actively working on the relationship. This is where setting clear boundaries based on your values and needs can help.
If you’re looking for a quick review of what we’ve covered so far, click any of the images below.
An introduction to the 7-day lift quest
Day 1: how to have a secure functioning relationship
day 2: how to create a safe eco-system for your relationship
day 3: how beliefs & values keep us safe
day 4: Being emotionally available
DAY 5: communication - generous listening
day 6: managing conflict
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