Supporting Your Spouse | by Madisyn Taylor Throughout the course of a successful marriage or long-term commitment, the two people in the relationship may shift in and out of various roles. For example, one person in the couple may support the other person going back to school. In order to do this, he or she steps into a supporting role, setting aside certain goals or aspirations in order to provide a stable base from which his or her partner can launch in a new direction. There are many gifts of learning inherent in this role--from having the opportunity to embody a nurturing stance to feeling the pleasure of seeing a loved one thrive. When our partner expands his or her horizons, ours expand, too, and we gain access to a world that would otherwise remain closed to us. However, there is also much to be said for having a turn to be the one stepping outside the box, perhaps taking time to attend to our personal healing, spiritual pursuits, or other interests. In order to maintain balance within our relationships, it's important that we address these issues each time one person steps into a supporting role so the other can try something new. When we are conscious about acknowledging that one person is bearing a bit more of a burden so that the other can grow, we stand a better chance of making sure the ebb and flow in the relationship remains fair and equal. The most important part of this process is open communication in which each person has a chance to express how they feel and come to an understanding about the roles they have agreed to play and when they expect them to shift. Each time a dynamic shift occurs, a ceremony of acknowledgment can lend an air of distinction to the moment. This can be a simple dinner date or an elaborate ritual, depending upon what works best for us at the time. Perhaps the most important thing is expressing gratitude to the person in the supporting role and encouragement to the person moving in a new direction. When the flow of feeling and communication is open, a healthy closeness develops that allows each person in the relationship to have a turn at each of these important roles. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Debra Lynne Katz and Krishanti Are you ready to see the truth about your own life, your loved ones and strangers alike? Being psychic means you can see the truth. You can see what is really going on. Imagine how incredible it would be if you had the ability to tap into your innate psychic and intuitive powers to come up with solutions for all of the issues life presents - not just for yourself, but for others, too. With this course, you'll be able to do just that. And you will develop more clarity, energy and resolve to move forward in the best direction for you. Perhaps you already have some skills under your belt: you might feel the emotions of others, know what someone is going to say before they say it, or sense whether it's safe to get in that car or on that airplane. But do you actually know how to conjure up specific clairvoyant visions or hear messages from your guides as clearly as you would like, whenever you desire? If you are ready to master all of your psychic abilities, then this course is for you. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. HIIT Yoga Fusion 2. 14 Day Spinal Reset 3. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 4. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 5. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 6. Fit and Fierce Over 40 7. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 8. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 9. Attract Money with Your Angels 10. Overcoming Body Shame
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