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Relationships - The Secret to Creating Caring and Committed Relationships
Today I heard a radio broadcast where the speaker discussed the changes he had observed among NBA players. He talked about the Old School players who played hard and had a loyalty to the team and the New School players who also played hard but were  primarily focused on their personal gain. He felt that the direction to being so "Me" focused was not good for the sport. This got me thinking that over the years we have become a very "ME" focused society and this theme plays itself out in many arenas from sports to  politics to families.
Couples have to find a balance in developing as individuals while at the same time focus on growing their relationship. The key is learning to establish a relationship balance that allows each individual to evolve while simultaneously strengthening the couple unit.
The secret to creating healthy committed relationships is to, besides valuing yourself, to truly value the well being of the relationship. Look at the relationship as a separate unique entity.  There are three dimensions to a relationship - I, You, and We. All three are equally important and have to be nurtured. Align your individual goals with your relationship goals by asking,"What do I want?" and "How will this impact my relationship?"Â
I have worked with many couples where each individual is much more focused on self and not simultaneously thinking of the relationship. I call these people "married singles". They are indeed a product of the "me" generation. The sad thing is that by being so me focused on personal fulfillment they are not giving to nor are they getting from their relationship what they desire.  These couples generally manage their joint responsibilities, however they do not feel the intimacy and connection they yearn for from their relationship.Â
What is the answer? The answer is resetting the foundation of the relationship to encompass all three dimensions - yourself (I), each other (YOU) and the relationship as a loving entity (WE). By shifting your energy to caring about yourself, caring about your partner, and caring about the relationship the well being of all three parts is ensured. As you develop a shared purpose in your relationship you and your partner will be enhanced as individuals and feel love and commitment with each other.
For more tips and tools on enhancing your relationship please visit: http://www.GrowWithKristina.com and http://www.kristinavonr.com by relationship expert Kristina von Rosenvinge
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