Bonneville International
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Are You Committed? I Don't Know ... Are You?
Are You Committed? I Don't Know ... Are You?
Are You Committed? I Don't Know ... Are You?
Wednesday 12th December 2018
Dr. Fred Riley breaks down the complexities of relationship commitment, offering practical advice on navigating risks and building a future-oriented perspective.
15 minutes
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Relationship Commitment: Dr. Fred Riley's Insights
This is the part where, like with marriage, this is the part where you live happily, ever after and so forth, only to find out that it's not going to work.
Relationships can be a tricky terrain, especially when it comes to commitment. In this episode of 'Counseling On Demand', Dr. Fred Riley takes a deep dive into the various levels of commitment in relationships. He starts by sharing a real-life example from his practice, where a couple's struggles with commitment sparked a broader conversation about what it truly means to be committed. Dr.
Riley explains that feeling nervous or scared about commitment is entirely normal and offers practical advice to help you and your partner build a future-oriented perspective. He discusses how our brains assess risks and how this can influence our behavior in relationships. By understanding these psychological factors, you can better navigate the challenges that come with commitment. Dr. Riley emphasizes the importance of listening to your partner's perspective while also addressing your own needs.
True commitment, he notes, requires patience, understanding, and a clear vision of what you want your relationship to look like in the future. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can help you foster a deeper, more meaningful connection with your partner.