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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 16 years. I am specialized in couples therapy and work with individuals as well. When I work with clients I teach them necessary skills to improve not only their relationships but themselves as well. My hope is for my clients to make changes that will make them healthier individuals which will then make their relationships healthier and happier. If you're interested in obtaining information, setting up an appointment, or learning more about my practice please visit my website at www.therapywithanita.com you can also go to my page on psychology today at http://Therapists.PsychologyToday.com/rms/79368

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Unhealthy Relationships versus Healthy Relationships


In UNHEALTHY relationships couples:
  • Avoid conflict 
  • Do not discuss issues 
  • Do not express feelings in a healthy way
  • Are defensive 
  • Yell and curse at each other
  • Put their partner down, say hurtful things 
  • Are not accountable for themselves, their own behaviors, their actions or their wrongs
  • Do not look for a solution
  • Do not compromise 
In HEALTHY relationship couples:
  • Talk about conflict
  • Discuss issues 
  • Express feelings and listen to their partners feelings
  • Do not take things personally therefore, do not become so defensive
  • Do not yell nor curse at each other, instead they speak gently to each other 
  • Do not put their partner down and do not say hurtful things to one another
  • Are accountable for themselves, their behaviors, their actions and their wrongs 
  • Look for solutions
  • Compromise 
This is not All of, but some of what creates a healthy relationship versus an unhealthy relationship.  Hopefully it provides some insight into yourself and your relationship.  

MY THOUGHT
When in a relationship, both partners should be loving, caring, thoughtful, helpful, supportive and let us not forget RESPECTFUL.