And so, we might be maintaining a less
than optimal relationship with our partner because it's what we know, and not because it's what's healthy.
Not exact matches
When one person in a
relationship isn't doing well, it's only a matter of time before both of you are less
than optimal.
We should remember that exposure to fresh air is a critical requirement for
optimal health; regular exposure to fresh air is no less important to our health
than eating healthy foods, getting regular, restful sleep, exercising our bodies, having mature and loving
relationships, and consistently feeling emotionally balanced.
Screening beginning in the first year of life can identify disturbances in attachment, regulation, and the parent - child
relationship, although the
optimal approaches to screening infants and very young children are less clear - cut
than screening children at older ages.
This helps both the couple and myself to understand
relationship models that were developed early in life, which are brought in to every
relationship in a non-conscious way to help the couple see how their
relationship models interact in less
than optimal ways.