{"id":8623,"date":"2024-02-14T20:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T20:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/couples-experience.com\/?p=8623"},"modified":"2024-02-14T20:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T20:51:22","slug":"relationship-dynamics-you-attract-what-you-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/couples-experience.com\/relationship-dynamics-you-attract-what-you-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationship Dynamics: You Attract What You Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you ask many individuals what kind of person they want to be with in a relationship, they will give you an endless checklist. A kind partner who is financially thriving, honest, mature, loving, can grill (maybe that was on my list – haha!) – the point is, the list can be endless, but the truth is many times, what we ask for, you do not possess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To attract a person of love<\/a>, respect, appreciation, understanding, commitment, trust, etc., you must own those traits first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The law of attraction states that \u201clike attracts like.\u201d Some people want an intelligent, thoughtful, and focused partner, but they do not possess these qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the truth is, it\u2019s time to look at self and evaluate how you can first improve yourself and begin to possess the energy and traits that will attract exactly what you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you attract a partner with similar values?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having different ideas or values from your partner can strengthen or weaken your relationship. It really all depends on how much you would like to make something work before you give up, throw in the towel and walk away. It\u2019s important to have balance in a relationship and to determine what your deal breakers are. You will never agree on everything, and honestly, who really wants to. It\u2019s important to be challenged in a healthy relationship. To evolve in your own thinking and to align yourself to one another\u2019s differences, leading to acceptance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few tips on how attracting your partner leads to a fulfilling relationship or, let\u2019s say, happily ever after.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not force things<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s okay for your partner not to love something you like, and it\u2019s okay for you not to like what they like, too. The best thing to do when a heated argument is potentially upon you is to ask a question. What is it that is really bothering you and what can I do to change that? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, as you begin to learn the \u201cwhy\u201d behind their feelings of frustration, a new era of understanding will come upon you. You may just find it interesting and learn one or two things from each other and see them in a positive light rather than ignoring or paying a deaf ear to their feelings and beliefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And please know\u2026the initial habit of being calm during a disagreement takes some time to discover. It may take a while to get there, but friends, with some work and some empathy, you will get there. We did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know your boundaries <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No relationship is perfect, and the truth is, you must deal with every argument, and not just try to ignore it. You have got to try to find some common ground to understand each other instead of giving your partner attitude, and eventually, you may end up laughing at yourselves when a fight is upon you!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay committed to being open and honest, speaking calmly, and making them see where the mistake or misunderstanding is coming from instead of walking away and screaming at each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want our relationship to be like my friend\u2019s relationship.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t do that. Comparison is such a relationship sabotage and thief of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, we want our partner to think like we do or we create an image in our mind about how things should be. That\u2019s not how life works nor does it provide an interesting life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part about relationships is the growth.  Instead of comparing yourself to someone else\u2019s relationship, why don\u2019t you look for a way to spice things up <\/a>or ask your partner what you think you can do better together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you attract individuals who communicate effectively?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommunication is important because it fosters trust and connection,\u201d explains Shelley Sommerfeldt<\/a>, PsyD, a clinical psychologist specializing in relationships. \u201cTo have an open, honest, and vulnerable relationship with our partner, we must communicate healthily freely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication helps to properly understand what you want and how to work together to build a more robust agreement. Here are a few ways you can attract your partner and have heart-to-heart and honest communication;<\/p>\n\n\n\n