Why Relationships Matter

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Important decisions about relationship maintenance must be future-oriented.

Judgments from the heart are powerful but not future-oriented.

A red flag of a distressed relationship is trouble thinking about the future.

It’s normal for partners in troubled relationships to weigh the pros and cons of attempting to repair it or end it. If the relationship is hurtful or abusive, such considerations are necessary.

I've seen a lot of the repair-or-bail dilemma in my 40 years of specialty practice with clients who suffer chronic resentment, anger, or emotional abuse. To help with the dilemma, I’ve developed the following as a guideline. It’s best to explore it with your own therapist.

If you decide to repair your relationship...:

Safety First!: Relationships don’t survive when partners are in survival mode – afraid or ashamed.

Practice........

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