We humans aren’t meant to be alone. We are social beings who long for connection and understanding. Even those of us who identify as introverts can admit that we like to be around “our people.”
Let’s face it, though. Relationships are hard. Missteps, miscommunication, mistakes…we all sometimes struggle to connect with even those closest to us. Boundaries can be overstepped, hurtful words said, and trust broken. It can become easy to feel unloved or undervalued. The longer the tension builds, the greater the likelihood becomes that you’ll find yourself shutting down, closed off, or emotionally unavailable.
Life inevitably brings change and moments of drastic transition, often creating a sense of internal discomfort that we’d rather not face. Add that to an already stressful relationship, and it can become harder and harder to relate to the other person.
So how can you overcome all that and build a relationship that will stand the test of time?
By choosing to step into that relationship.
