The Key to a Lasting Relationship: It’s Not Love

Angela Earley October 20, 2024

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  • Mutual Respect as the Foundation

    The article emphasizes that mutual respect, rather than love alone, is the key to maintaining a lasting relationship. Respect allows couples to communicate openly and work through challenges with understanding and empathy.

  • Emotional Management:

    Successful relationships require both partners to manage their emotions effectively, avoiding reactions that may escalate conflict. Emotional regulation fosters a more supportive and peaceful dynamic between couples.

  • Commitment to Growth

    Lasting relationships thrive when both individuals are committed to personal and relational growth. This involves continuous effort to understand each other and evolve together, rather than relying solely on feelings of love.

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  • Learn more ways to think differently about disappointment.

Citation

Markham, L. (2024, September 18). The key to a lasting relationship? It’s not love. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202409/the-key-to-a-lasting-relationship-its-not-love

Since 2012, Angela has been assessing clients and successfully guiding trauma treatment in her private practice using the NeuroSequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) developed by Dr. Bruce Perry of the Child Trauma Academy. In addition, Angela has been invited to consult on multiple regional cases involving highly challenging special needs children.

 

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