It’s rare that I post non-photography articles. In fact this is my first time. Seeing as how I’m a wedding photographer, it seems that encouraging couples to work wisely through the the natural challenges that occur in life would be a good idea. So Mozel Tov to all of you who are just married, about to get married, recently in love or would like to be! Hope this gives you a hand in the right direction ;o)
The Five Stages of Relationship
THE FIVE STAGES OF RELATIONSHIPS __________________________________________________________________________
ROMANCE – Six Minutes to six months
- Magic
- Limitless Possibilities
- Overlook major things you need to see
THE INEVITABLE – The Shadow emerges
- Trust issues
- Authority issues
- Self esteem
- Long repressed feelings
- Sexual issues
CHOICES
Choice A
- Inquire (a process that takes you to the Unfolding truth of your experience)
- Take 100% responsibility
- Tell the microscopic truth
Choice B
- withhold
- Project (starts to look like its their fault)
- Withdraw (less energy)
THE PAYOFF
Choice A
- More intimate
- More awake
- More creativity
- More fun (overcome your allergy to having fun)
Choice B
- Deals*
- Sleep
- Recycling
- More pain – cripple body
CO-CREATIVITY
- Greater productivity
- More energy
- More fun than you ever imagined possible
- Support network grows up and around you
David Williams PHT,CHT Counseling and Therapy California Institute for Mind/Body Awareness 865 Third Street, suite 200, Santa Rosa, Ca 95404 707.566.9339
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