[Eoscstudents] Healthy Relationships

[Levenia Carey]

Hello Everyone:

I know this email is later originating, but it has been an extremely 
busy day.  I have accomplished a lot and hopefully helped a few people 
along the way.  Today I wanted to furnish some information that is 
geared more toward students, but it can be useful in all relationships.  
Have a great evening.


"Maintain" the Relationship

Most of us know that keeping a vehicle moving in the desired direction 
requires not only regular re-fueling, but also ongoing maintenance and 
active corrections to the steering to compensate for changes in the 
road. A similar situation applies to continuing relationships. While we 
may work hard to get the relationship started, expecting to "cruise" 
without effort or active maintenance typically leads to relationship 
"stall" (or "crash!"). Though gifts and getaways are important, it is 
often the small non material things that partners routinely do for each 
other that keeps the relationship satisfying. Because these behaviors 
are often small "corrections," they are not always things we have 
observed in our parents' or others' relationships.

Relationships benefit the most when partners recognize the expectations 
they bring into the relationship and consider the different ways these 
expectations are affecting the relationship. This task is often 
challenging for both partners. Nonetheless, amidst all the other 
challenges of being a student, communicating about expectations and 
resolving differences in a way that works for both partners can help 
couples build and maintain healthy romantic relationships during college.


Drop by the office if I Can be of service.

Levenia
918-465-1757

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