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Signs of a relationship based on love and respect include mutual understanding, effective communication, trust, and the ability to give each other space. Both partners should feel valued and appreciated. There should be a balance of power, with neither partner dominating the other. Both partners should feel free to express their feelings without fear of judgment or criticism. There should also be a shared vision for the future.
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This last step might be a huge challenge for some people because it requires overcoming destructive behavioral patterns. Claudia, one of the authors of the book, gives a good example of this – she always pursued unavailable men and was addicted to unattainable love. In an extreme case, she pursued a guy she only saw 4 times in 2 years. Eventually she decided to say no to this pattern of behavior by first saying no to this man, and then to her addiction. After she said no to the negative in her life, she found a relationship based on love and respect, and she is now happily married.
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Do you often say yes to the wrong things – bad relationships, inane requests, time-consuming tasks? Everyone makes countless decisions every day, and...
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