@ablackfemaletherapist

In some relationships - dating, marriage, family, business, differences are so great, they leave hardly any room for compromise or collaboration. And in other relationships, there are differences AND there is willingness, patience, understanding & teamwork - on both sides. Relationships are two or more people connecting & working together. This doesn't mean accept mistreatment, harmful, destructive behavior or abuse. This doesn't mean you aren't free to choose your relationships - even if they're collaborative. It means, we are all different & being critical of one another, fighting to change the core of who another person is, will do more harm than good. If we take a dismissive or controlling approach to our relationships - they won't thrive. If we can't create a safe spaces for our differences to exist without trying to change one another - it's likely the relationship won't work. If we are open, curious, proactive, accountable, aware of ourselves & what we bring to relationships - the healthy & unhealthy, it opens the door for us to be able to work with one another, rather than against. #relationships #relationaladvice #freedom #authentic #emotionalconnection #attachment #vulnerability #attachmentstyles #love #friendships #relationships #dating #family #marriage #bonds #strength #patience #understanding #fourhorsemen #conflict #therapy #blacktherapist #abuse #trauma #anxietyhelp #conflictstyle #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarness #insight #tools