Module 4: Love & Connection
LESSON 8: Passive Relationships
SUMMARY
People that are afraid of being hurt will most likely withdraw emotionally and dissociate as a means of protecting their feelings.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We are all programmed by evolution to search and find another human to develop attachment to. There is a need to have someone to depend on, a loved one that can offer reliable emotional connection and comfort.
In this section, we'll go on as brief throwback to how we develop connections and relationships and the fears surrounding it.
WHAT TO DO
Below are a series of sections to complete and some tips to remember. These are designed to help you stay mindful of your health journey. So please start here:
- Complete the worksheet below called HEALTHY VS UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP
- Try answering the questions (remember to be honest and objective as possible)
- Say the affirmation to yourself every morning this week.
- Teach people how to treat you by setting boundaries. Don’t give them the consent of treating you badly by staying silent.
TIPS AND POINTS TO REMEMBER
Here are some tips that can help you best achieve your goal for this module. Don't rush your progress but be mindful of what works best for you and stick with it.
- We are all programmed by evolution to search and find another human to develop attachment to. There is a need to have someone to depend on, a loved one that can offer reliable emotional connection and comfort.
TRY ANSWERING THIS QUESTIONS
Feel free to grab a piece of paper and jot down your answers. Be open, honest, and objective when doing this.
1. What things do you like doing for the other person to show them your affection?
AFFIRMATION
Don't be shy and keep repeating this affirmation to yourself and embody it as you progress in this module.
I will be vocal about my needs and wants with my partner.
