Conscious relationship: 5 ways to create one for emotional wellbeing; therapist explains

From investing in personal growth to being aware of our unfulfilled childhood needs, here are a few ways to develop a conscious relationship.

Published on: May 31, 2024 12:04 PM IST

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A conscious relationship enables us to create the space for healthy understanding and communication. This is built through awareness of ourselves and of the partner. "Embracing curiosity, empathy, and validation can lead you toward a profound connection with your significant other. By accepting our partners as they are, not as we wish them to be, we unlock the path to a conscious and loving relationship," wrote Couples Therapist Jordan Dann.

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We should be aware of our unfulfilled childhood needs and the relationship agenda we have – this will help us to have more clarity in the relationship.  (Unsplash)

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We should consciously develop awareness about our disowned and denied aspects of life and know how they trigger us.  (Unsplash)

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When we experience attachment anxiety, we tend to go into a survival mode. We should know our pattern of survival mode. 

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In a relationship, we should constantly strive for personal growth to redefine the way we feel, think, behave and become.  (Unsplash)

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We should learn to let go of past relationship wounds and learn to use skills that are consistent with our present mature selves. (Unsplash)