I recently found these powerful keys to maintain a respectful relationship as a couple, in which we both allow ourselves to be free.
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1. THE POWER OF THOUGHT. Love begins with thought. We become what we think about. Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships. Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about ourselves and others.
2. THE POWER OF RESPECT. You cannot love anything or anyone unless you first respect them. The first person who deserves your respect is you.
3. THE POWER OF GIVING. If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it! Before you commit to a relationship, don't ask yourself what the other person can give you, but what you can give them. The secret formula to a loving, happy, lifelong relationship is to always focus on what you can give, rather than what you can get out of it.
4. THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP. To find true love, you must first find a true friend. Love is not about looking into each other's eyes, but about looking together in the same direction. If you wish to introduce love into a relationship, you must first bring friendship to it.
5. THE POWER OF PHYSICAL CONTACT. Physical contact modifies one of the most powerful expressions of love, breaking down barriers and creating bonds between people. Physical contact alters our physical and emotional state and makes us more receptive to love. Physical contact helps the body heal and warms the heart. When you open your arms, you are opening your heart.
6. THE POWER OF LETTING GO. If you love something let it go. If it comes back, it's yours; if it doesn't, it never was. Even within a loving relationship, people need to have their own space. Loving means letting go of our fears, prejudices, ego and conditioning.
7. THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION. When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. Let the people you love know that you love and appreciate them. Never be afraid to say the magic words, "I LOVE YOU".
8. THE POWER OF COMMITMENT. If you desire love in abundance, you must make a commitment to achieve it, a commitment that will be reflected in your actions and your thoughts. Commitment is the true proof that love is present. If you want to have a loving relationship, you must commit to creating the relationship you want. Commitment distinguishes a fragile relationship from a solid one.
9. THE POWER OF PASSION. Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. A lasting passion does not come from physical attraction alone, but originates from a deep commitment, enthusiasm, interest and fascination for the other person.
10. THE POWER OF TRUST. Trust is essential to establishing a loving relationship. If one partner is blinded by suspicion, anxiety and fear, the other will feel trapped and emotionally stifled. You cannot love a person fully unless you trust them.
Esther Nasser