Honest DisagreementWhat’s the Point?

In the midst of a challenge, do you ever ask yourself: What’s the point? Or maybe: Why am I doing this? Sometimes, the idea of ‘throwing in the towel’ feels less cumbersome than resolving the conflict.

I get it! And when you’re having difficulties in your romantic relationship, these questions are extremely valid. And just as important are the answers to these questions!

When we first fall in love, it is SO easy to see only the good and disregard any potential red flags. We get so excited about new possibilities, feeling the benefits of attraction and opening our hearts to more joy in our lives. It’s awesome, right?!

If fairy tales were true, we’d all live happily ever after, but the truth is that people in relationships have disagreements. And being at odds with someone gives you the opportunity to stand up for who you are, be honest about how you feel and ask for what you need.

The key word here is honest. Honesty is an act of respect for yourself, your partner and the relationship you have agreed to be in. If you’re in a committed relationship, even if you’re not currently happy, it’s up to you to stay true to your promise.

Even if it feels like your partner is not staying true to their word, you still have power over yours! And there are many ways to empower yourself!

It’s important to remind yourself why you’re in this relationship in the first place. So go ahead…take some quiet time to write down the answers to these questions:

  • What’s the point of this relationship?/Why am I in it?
  • Am I staying on purpose with my what and why?
  • Am I with the right romantic partner?
  • If so, what needs to change to get it back on purpose?
  • If not, why am I staying in this relationship?

Be honest! These questions are designed to get you back to your core belief of what true love means to you, and no one needs to see your answers but you.

If you find yourself feeling discouraged by your answers, that’s okay…it’s perfectly normal. But please know that it doesn’t have to stay that way!

Once you get clear on your what and why, you can use that information as the focus of your intention and take action toward healthy changes in accordance with that intention. This is a very powerful place to operate from!

It helps you move away from confusion and stress, and toward clarity and peace of mind. This is your true nature and you deserve to have this in your life!

I am committed to helping women honor who they are and stay true to themselves in their romantic relationship. What are you committed to?

Stay tuned for more…we’re on this journey together!

Love,

Catherine Dietz
Healthy Relationship Coach

P.S. If you’d like to share what you’re committed to, please let me know by replying to this email. Articulating and sharing this with someone can be very powerful, and I would love to hear from you!

P.P.S. If you missed any of my recent messages regarding my top 5 sources of inspiration, go here to read all about them!