[Eoscstudents] Healthy Relationship Awareness

[Levenia Carey]

Hello Everyone:
We all know how to handle the positives in a relationship, but how do 
you respond when things are nothing going smoothly?  Here are a few 
pointers to take into consideration in the event of rough waters. 


    Storm Clouds


      When there is Conflict Between You and Your Partner

Disagreements in a relationship are not only normal but, if 
constructively resolved, actually strengthen the relationship. It is 
inevitable and normal that there will be times of sadness, tension, or 
outright anger between you and your partner. The source of these 
problems may lie in unrealistic, unreasonable emotional demands, 
unexplored expectations, or unresolved issues or behaviors in one 
partner or in the relationship. Key to resolving conflicts in healthy 
relationships are self-honesty, a willingness to consider your partner's 
perspective even if you don't fully understand it, and communication, 
communication, communication!



    Communication & Conflict Resolution

When people are asked what they consider the most important ingredients 
in a good relationship, communication is typically high on the list. Yet 
rarely, if ever, are we actually taught HOW to communicate effectively. 
Healthy communication and effective conflict resolution in a 
relationship involve not only being able to express ourselves clearly, 
but also being able to really listen to what our partner is saying to 
us. Good listening is often a tricky skill that needs to be learned and 
practiced. Particularly when there are important decisions regarding 
marriage, sex, career, and family to be made, healthy communication is 
critical. The following are some guidelines for successful communication 
and conflict resolution.


This information comes from the University of Texas at Austin.  I hope 
that you will find this information useful.  Have a safe and wonderful 
weekend.  Talk to you on Monday.

Levenia
918-465-1757
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