Relationship Issues

The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood
- Ralph Nichols
Relationships are one of the most wonderful parts of the human experience.
But they can also be tough – whether with your partner, children, extended family, boss, colleagues or friends. They can bring out the best in us, or the worst. All relationships have their ups and downs. If you feel like the quality of one or more of them is negatively impacting the quality of your life, however, you may be stuck in destructive or unhealthy patterns.
Common experiences:
- Feeling sad, disappointed or frustrated
- Conflict or no compromise
- Distance or abandonment
- Misunderstanding and/or miscommunication
- Lack of intimacy or trust
- Unresolved issues
- Avoiding, checking out or withdrawing
- Blaming, anger, silence or secrecy
- Power imbalances
- Resentment
In a study that looked at the impacts of social relationships on health, researchers found that solid social relationships directly improve our health and extend our lives. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you reach out for support. Work collaboratively with Jennifer to learn how to develop loving, compassionate, nurturing relationships filled with trust and connection.