Forward
Introduction Allowing change & growth The Savior Expectations & conditions Insecurity & low self-esteem Not being realistic Ignoring the problems Sexual intimacy Losing the intimacy Power struggles Over-nurturing Affairs Not your authentic self Freedom of self-expression Fear of loneliness Ownership, property or object… Addiction to a lover Lessons Should you break up? Ending a relationship Spiritual evolving relationships Greater evolved relationships Relationships & Subtle Bodies Conclusion |
In an ideal relationship, two people function and work together as one, sharing each other’s hardships and pleasures with equal intensity. For such a deep connection to be established, each partner must achieve a certain level of emotional maturity. While they make up one half of the relationship together, each person must feel whole independently.
To experience bliss—a state of supreme happiness, utter joy, or contentment—with your partner, you must first find it within yourself. Bliss, like any other desirable sensation in a relationship, is a personal experience before it can be recognized in a partnership. No one can offer you a shortcut to developing emotional maturity. When you feel deep love for your partner, it’s because you have the capacity to love deeply. This feeling doesn’t come from your partner but from within you. For a romantic relationship to remain stable over time, there must be freedom for each partner to develop their inner and outer qualities. If your partner or negative, impactful circumstances surrounding your relationship hinder your personal growth or keeps you from pursuing your life’s mission and goals, the relationship becomes an obstacle to your personal evolution and happiness. However, when both partners support each other’s growth, the process is beautiful and enriching. Each partner experiences and contributes to the other’s growth, creating a fertile ground for lasting love. When both partners progress personally with each other’s help, their love can last a lifetime, regardless of the relationship’s nature over time. If someone enters a romantic relationship before reaching emotional maturity, they won’t experience true unification with their partner. Instead, they will feel a sense of separation and lack of trust, leading to friction as they grow in different directions. This independent growth may create a gap between them. Despite increasing separation, partners might continue the relationship due to financial concerns, children, personal expectations, or pressure from others like family. In such cases, one or both partners may not yet be mature enough to make independent decisions, relying instead on the other for guidance. This dependence hinders the development of their decision-making abilities, leading to choices that may not align with their deepest desires. If the relationship ends, the dependent partner may feel lost and deserted, struggling to navigate life alone. While family and friends can offer support, the responsibility of making decisions ultimately falls on the individual. Partners should complement each other. While having similar interests isn’t essential, successful relationships often involve like-minded individuals who share the same code of ethics, morality, and similar interests. When there is a lack of positive enhancement in the relationship, partners must avoid trying to change each other to fit their own needs. Trying to change a partner stems from a belief that one is the better part of the relationship, viewing the other as weaker. This dynamic is damaging. It’s important to work on common ground where both partners can share interests and find happiness together. Forcing a partner to act against their true nature leads to a power struggle, with each person striving to dominate rather than seeking a balanced, harmonious relationship. True partnership is about mutual respect, support, and growth, allowing each person to flourish as their authentic self. |