Richard
Richard
Guidelines for Mature Adults in Relationships
Guidelines for Mature Adults in Relationships
Guidelines for Mature Adults in Relationships
Thursday 1st August 2024
Dr. Rick Marks shares practical guidelines for fostering emotionally mature relationships, offering insights and tools for personal growth.
13 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Compassionate
Encouraging
Hopeful
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Relationships & Community
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Reflect on your emotional stage: infant, child, adolescent, or adult.
- Shift from reactive 'animal brain' responses to compassionate problem-solving.
- Replace negative childhood self-talk with positive affirmations.
- Educate yourself about your current reality to make mature decisions.
- Identify and manage immature impulses for healthier relationships.
"You're either a source of pleasure or a source of pain by what you do, moment by moment."
Dr. Rick Marks and co-host Angelia Savage bring you another enlightening episode of RelateWell, where they dive into the intricacies of mature relationships. Dr. Rick, drawing from his extensive experience and personal journey, offers practical guidelines for fostering healthy, loving connections. The episode explores the concept of emotional maturity, urging you to reflect on your own emotional stage. Are you an emotional infant, child, adolescent, or adult? Dr.
Rick emphasises that true maturity is revealed not in professional settings but in how you handle conflicts at home. He challenges you to shift from the 'animal brain'—which reacts with fight, flight, or freeze—to a more compassionate approach that seeks understanding over being understood. This episode also tackles the importance of recognising and replacing negative self-talk rooted in childhood with positive affirmations. Dr. Rick shares his Christian perspective, highlighting the transformative power of faith in redefining self-worth.
Another key point is educating yourself about your current reality to make informed, mature decisions rather than reacting based on feelings alone. Dr. Rick’s anecdotes about his brother's journey in personal development add a relatable touch, showing the value of continuous learning. The episode wraps up with a call to self-awareness and self-regulation, urging you to identify and manage your immature impulses for the sake of healthier relationships.
With a blend of humour and heartfelt advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their relational skills and emotional maturity.