diff --git a/personal/mental health/Decision Making.md b/personal/mental health/Decision Making.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..016fdce --- /dev/null +++ b/personal/mental health/Decision Making.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When faced with a difficult de \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/personal/mental health/Relationships.md b/personal/mental health/Relationships.md index 41630f8..6fb0eff 100644 --- a/personal/mental health/Relationships.md +++ b/personal/mental health/Relationships.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Healthy relationships are an essential part of being human, romantic *or* platon # Balance As human beings, we need variety in social interactions. Not even necessarily variety in the amount of different people, but variety in the types and facets of people, and our relationship to them. If we don't have that variety, and instead begin to rely on one person too much to fulfill all of our social needs, it can create a dependance on that person, and create an unhealthy relationship with them. -If you consider your relationships with the people around you as a set +If you consider your relationships with the people around you as a set of concentric circles, a healthy social balance includes people in all circles. You need people that you have close, intimate relationships with, but you also need casual friendships and acquaintances. To grow closer to people, it takes time, slowly opening up and building trust. @@ -49,7 +49,13 @@ One way to begin the process would be by opening a channel of communication abou - *Make a concerted effort to spend time with friends outside the relationship.* -## Books + +# Forging change in relationships +Creating change in the relationships around you will usually be uncomfortable. Take a look at the status quo, and ask yourself, "would it be better if this relationship was different?" + +Going against the status quo is difficult, but the outcome can often times be good. It will require pushing into discomfort. + +# Books (Therapist recommended) Recommended authors: