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All relationships look different because no two people are the same. However, good relationships often have some things in common:
Healthy communication
Both partners feel open to discuss problems with the other.
Respect
Both partners treat each other with the respect they’d wish for themselves.
Equality
Both partners feel and act as though the other is their equal.
Hard work
Both partners devote time and energy to the relationship
Compromise
Both partners are willing to give a little to come to some understanding.
Communication
Communication is more that talking or listening when someone else is talking. Communication is an involved process of expressing yourself, hearing what someone else is saying and checking with that person to be sure you understand the message. Communication involves words, body language and tone of voice. To be a good communicator, it is important to be a good listener as well as to be verbally expressive.
Divorce/Separation
Over 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. However, this does not mean divorce or separation is easy. Many individuals and couples seek help during times of divorce and/or separation. Help may come in many forms, such as emotional support and understanding through this difficult time, practical skills such as stress management skills and developing a support system, therapy for family members to help them adjust to changes.
Sometimes even good
relationships become stuck and may need help out of
a rut. By visiting one of our trained staff at Family
Service of the Piedmont, Inc. you may receive the
little extra help you need to get your relationship
on the road again, as well as support in deciding
which road is best for the relationship.
Confidential
Policy and Procedures
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