By Kendra Cherry — 2021
There are things that you can do to take care of yourself while you are still helping a loved one with bipolar disorder.
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Susan Silk's "Ring Theory" of "comfort in, dump out" when supporting others going through tough times.
The communication technique of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg provides a way to communicate with our partners safely and peacefully.
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All relationships go through phases, there will be good times and challenges. When you recognize that your relationship is in a rough spot, take heart. Great relationships don’t happen by luck. There are the specific skills and actions that strengthen our relationships.
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Couples’ fights in lockdown are often about the unremitting intensity of togetherness. The sooner you de-escalate a fight, the sooner you can begin working on real solutions.
How couples fight is just as important as how they love, and it's one of the most predictive factors for a successful relationship. All couples have conflict and will cause each other distress from time to time.
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Amma’s advice for couples.
Relationship success requires us to follow this counter-intuitive rule.