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Healthy Relationships
:: Consider...
- Is your relationship based on trust?
- Do you feel respected in your relationship?
- Do you and your significant other look out for the best interests of each other?
In a healthy relationship, both people seek to be friends—to get to know each other and enjoy shared activities along the way. Physical involvement follows relational and emotional connectedness and sex is treasured and reserved for a lifelong committed relationship.
Sometimes in a relationship, this ordering may get turned upside down. Early physical involvement stunts the growth of emotional intimacy. Sex may substitute for learning more about each other's personality, goals and character. When conflict or pain arises, it may be easier to turn to sex than to work through issues and grow together.
It does not have to be this way. You have the freedom to choose sex now or to save sex, beginning today, for the person who commits to love and cherish you for the rest of your life.
Call us 24/7 for help with a fresh start.
1-800-395-HELP or 608-259-1605
:: Tips on Developing a Healthy Relationship:
- Focus on becoming the person you want to be.
- Work to become a whole and healthy person.
- Plan
ahead—set goals and plan activities together.
- Stay sober so you can think clearly to make wise decisions.
- Remember that people with values and character similar to what you live are likely to be drawn to you.
- If you regret past decisions, you may make a new choice today. There is hope for a healthy tomorrow. Call us 24/7 for help with a fresh start.
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