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Now We're Getting Somewhere

21: When you’ve changed but your partner…hasn’t, Part 2

Sep 13, 2023
Navigating personal growth in a relationship, dealing with stress and its impact, the power of thoughts and actions, choosing believable thoughts to make clearer decisions, strengthening neural connections, and receiving support and encouragement.
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Quick takeaways

  • Putting stress on a relationship can potentially strengthen it, leading to growth and resilience.
  • When one partner has transformed while the other has stayed the same, it's essential to evaluate the level of stress and consider the best options for the well-being of both individuals and the relationship.

Deep dives

How Stress Can Impact Relationships

Putting stress on a relationship can potentially strengthen it, leading to growth and resilience. It's important to recognize that relationships, like bones, need stress to maintain strength and adaptability. Managing stress in a relationship requires thoughtful decision-making and gradual changes to avoid overwhelming the partnership. Additionally, acknowledging that breaking and rebuilding are natural parts of life can shift perspectives on the challenges faced when one partner has changed. Accepting the uncertainty of how much stress a relationship can handle opens up opportunities for growth and transformation.

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