Jun 3, 2021 in Life Coaching

Forgiveness & Patience: Essential for Strong Relationships

Forgiveness is an essential act in keeping relationships strong. We strengthen our bonds with forgiveness and patience.

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How do I fix a marriage after cheating??

My husband of 5 years has cheated on me. I'm heartbroken. Can I fix our marriage?? Is there hope for us?? Will things get better? Please help

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Caligirl

2 Jun

Am I over reacting? Am I the one in the wrong no him

Ok I've been with my boyfriend for 3 years now and he denied cheating on me but everything points to the opposite he's gone to spend the night with his baby moma and her kids in a hotel he rated me put to her when I called the cops on her for her vandalizing my car he would defend her when I would bring thing up about her and he has a video of her playing with her self am I wrong for being mad?

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Huttslady

2 Jun

Help

We both have insecurities and trust issues due to past relationships... So, there's the back and forth accusations, yelling, name calling, etc. We are both extremely jealous and have no communication skills. We love each other but sometimes Love isn't enough to make someone understand that you aren't going to hurt them. How can we help each other overcome these issues?

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Caligirl

31 May

Idk what to do

My boyfriend and I have been fighting because he found some old messages that I had when we started going out, the messages are not bad the conversations where just like hi and bye kind of thing but because I told him I wasn't talking to anyone he's mad but da whole time he was still hanging out with his baby momma behind my back and he would delete all his messages to her so I wouldn't see them

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Ashleigh

5 Jun

Lost and confused at a crossroads

My boyfriend and I have been together for seven years now. We have had a very tumultuous relationship both of us have hurt each other very much on each parts. But he’s done a lot more wrong it has no accountability. But my question is how do you handle it because anytime I try to talk to him about anything he automatically yells at me, deflects, accuse me of cheating. How do you go about handling

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Diya Singh

2 Jun

How can I get my teen to confide in me

I've been trying to get my son to confide in me about why he is feeling so depressed. He is 15 years old and a very good teen but have no idea why he is so withdrawn and quiet. Please help me I cant bear to see him like this

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Mommy22

2 Jun

What do I do?

I'm not sure what to do. Recently separated mom with 2 young girls and pregnant with my 3rd.

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John Hayward

2 Jun

I took my son's Ipad away because I'm at my wit's end with him.

He is so addicted and doesn’t want to do anything else. Can anyone tell me whether I did the right thing or am I being too harsh?

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Martha Diaz

30 May

Shared custody

It's 3 y I divorced and we have shared custody of 2 lovely kids. Any advice on how to make them understand that divorced parents is ok?

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Christie

30 May

What should I do?

My son is acting out in school and giving people the middle finger and running around and hitting when he is restrained and he also has speech apraxia and may have ADHD

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Forgiveness is an essential act in keeping relationships strong. It can be hard to forgive at times because we often associate forgiveness with forgetting. I have heard many people say, If we forget, we can forgive. However, that is not entirely the case. We strengthen our bonds of love and friendship with a plethora of forgiveness and patience.

It starts with treating those you love how you expect to be treated. Be respectful of their perspectives even when you disagree. When you are concerned with expressing yourself to your partner, it can be easy, if you allow it. Your point of views can be different, however, keep calm and state facts rather than opinions. I avoid getting angry and feeling defensive when addressing concerns. Also, it is beneficial to forgive your partner because their support is valuable to you.

Forgiveness means your relationship is able to stand the test of honesty. Although, there are times when you will disapprove of the actions of your partner, avoid being judgmental. Taking the time to explain the downside of their actions is an effective way to correct behaviors or your concerns. This approach can build an even stronger bond between the both of you. When we listen intently to each other, we strengthen the togetherness. Practice by paying attention to your partner because it teaches you to appreciate them.

Forgiving allows you to have a peace of mind, an open heart, and for you to do all that is possible to keep your bond forever strong.

To spot check your forgiveness and patience often through self-reflection. Self-reflection is a great tool to utilize.

Ask yourself these three simple questions:

How can I practice exercising patience?
What are some ideal ways to let my partner or someone know that I forgive them?
How do I approach my partner and request their apology after they offend me?