Empowerment & Balance in Relationships

Relationships, we’ve all got them. Whether it’s with your friends, family, or your significant other, we’re all trying to navigate how to feel accepted, understood and happy within the relationships we have. So what makes a healthy relationship? What about an unhealthy relationship? And how does individuality play into relationships? For all this and more, join the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals for our Tuesday @ 7 workshop: Empowerment & Balance in Relationships at La Casa Cultural Latina on Tuesday, April 3rd at 7pm! In the meantime, check out this sneak peek:

Remember communication is crucial!

Your partner will not know what your needs are or if you’re upset about something if you don’t tell them. By having open lines of communication, you can get to know each other on a deeper level and work out conflicts in a healthy manner.

Know your needs, expectations and boundaries.

It’s important to be honest with yourself and understand what you want and need out of a relationship. Once you know what you want, communicate that with your partner, then you both can work towards meeting the needs of one another.

Take time for yourself outside of a relationship-balance is key.

Relying on one person to meet all your needs can be very draining on your partner. Spending time away from your partner can help build a sense of self and maintain other relationships. It also gives you a chance to miss each other.

Do what works for both of you.

Every relationship is different. What works for some people may not work for others. Just because your relationship doesn’t look like the one on TV doesn’t mean that you’ll be any less happy.

Recognize that no relationship is perfect.

Healthy relationships look different for each individual; a healthy relationship is one that works because you are willing to work through issues and choose to improve.