These are just some of the things I believe are required to find, create and sustain mature, healthy intimate relationships:
Heal from past traumas
Practice forgiveness of self and of hurts inflicted upon you
Create a safe space for open and honest communication
Know your triggers
Set and respect clear boundaries
Set relationship expectations and intentions
Have a shared value system (total opposites may attract but may not be able to be sustained)
Be willing to be vulnerable
Continue your personal development work
Practice self-care
Practice active and compassionate listening
Understand that what people say, do, think and feel has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them
Practice unconditional love
Practice self-acceptance
Be humble (accept that you don’t know everything and that inherent in relationships is learning and growth)
Have a support system outside of the relationship
Honor your emotions
Commit to empowering your partner to be self-expressed
Be willing to understand and appreciate your partner’s perspectives, ideas, and opinions
Periodic evaluation of the relationship to ensure you both still both want the same things
Separate consciously and lovingly when you are no longer able or willing to fulfill the others’ needs
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