So what can we trust our partner to do? For one thing, we can trust them to behave in a manner that’s consistent with their own beliefs and desires. We can trust them to make choices and decisions based on what they want. We can trust that whatever they do, it will be the best they can do at the time.

“I use everything that happens to bring us closer together.”

A context is a personal declaration of what you intend to contribute to your relationship.

An authentic desire never seeks to restrict, inhibit, or restrain another person in any way. An authentic desire has no “should” quality to it.

Once you’ve analyzed what an expectation has done for you, consider this question: If you continue to have this expectation, how likely is it to bring you satisfaction in the future?

“I nurture our relationship to ensure we preserve this very special thing we have.” “I bring inspiration and motivation to our relationship to keep it exciting and alive.” “I believe that everything in our relationship will serve us in some way.”

Your Partner’s Actions Don’t Mean Anything About Your Value

a true invitation is free of obligation.

Your inner wisdom deserves your trust. If you get an intuitive feeling that someone or something is unsafe or otherwise not right for you, learn to listen to and investigate that feeling.