When we enter a new relationship, we start from the scratch with a person. While the firecrackers phase is amazing and laden with love and excitement, the thought of being vulnerable to someone and being emotionally attached can be scary. "When we enter a new relationship, we start to dance with vulnerability. Vulnerability requires courage and is, in fact, a measure of our courage. We can’t have courage without stepping into vulnerability. When we decide it is safe to open our hearts, we are both courageous and vulnerable. It’s not easy," wrote Psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick.
Relationship fights are common. Contrary to popular beliefs, conflicts in a relationship are healthy as they help in understanding perspectives of the other person. "Opening spaces for understanding our relationship fights. Are we really fighting about the topic or what is the actual underlying cause," wrote Therapist Susanne Wolf as she explored the underlying causes of relationship fights.
In a relationship, it is important that we notice the patterns that we bring into it. Being a safe partner means analysing our own habits and the way we treat our partner. It also means that we should focus on creating a safe space for ourselves and our partners to grow, both together and individually. To be a safe partner, we need to inculcate a few values. Therapist Jessica Da Silva shared a few tips.
