The Big Leap
Romantic relationships
Create healthy relationships by allowing the flow of positive energy

Create healthy relationships by allowing the flow of positive energy

from The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

How to Apply This

  1. Make plenty of time for yourself away from your partner
    Create a special space apart from your partner e.g. a room where you can be alone and independent. Use this space to take time off to integrate the fiery stimulation of your relationship. You can also go on solo walks, watch a movie by yourself, or spend an afternoon engaging in your hobby. Use this time to recharge your batteries.

  2. Openly communicate your feelings, desires, and dreams
    Prioritize speaking your truth, especially when dealing with emotional issues. Get skilled at stating microscopic truths such as “I’m sad,” “I’m scared, “or “I feel angry.” This will create deeper intimacy.

  3. Allow for the full expression of emotions in your relationship
    When having emotional conversations, let your partner go through their complete emotional cycle. Avoid phrases such as “Please don’t cry” or “There’s nothing to be angry about.” If you feel sad, fearful, or angry, allow yourself to feel these emotions until they dissipate instead of ignoring them.

  4. Allow a lot of nonsexual touching
    Humans need non-sexual touching in large quantities. A hug, touch on the shoulder, or a loving hand squeeze can communicate love and care beyond any words.

  5. After a period of intense intimacy, ground yourself in a positive way
    Most people unconsciously create arguments after a time of deep closeness. Instead, come back to earth in a fun and beneficial way by dancing, taking a walk barefoot, or cleaning out your closet.

  6. Find three friends and form a No-Upper-Limits group
    You and your friends can educate each other on the upper limit problem and hold each other accountable when you start experiencing issues such as worry, deflecting, and complaining. Remind each other to create the quality of life you want so that you can have room for success in love and life.

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