In this episode, Sara shares her reasons why it’s good to go through challenges together and what it can do for a relationship.
Deepen Relationships thru Hard Times
Sara and her boyfriend, Joe, went with another friend on a 12-day trek in the High Sierra. While there, friends kept asking, “How’s it going?” “Will your relationship survive this?” Sara realized we have a tendency to bolt when things get tough, especially when our history has had trust-breaking trauma. We are scared to be in that situation again. We often decide we’d rather be single and independent forever. This journey actually made Sara realize that if you allow yourself to trust, and to be dependent in good ways, the results are the most beautiful.
So Sara, now back, thought a lot about what she and Joe went through. Tough hiking, fearful moments, deep emotional reactions, tackling elements, being with just the 3 of them for 12 days in the wilderness with no other distractions but the beauty around them, and forging their way forward.
Sara realized that actually going through hard times and challenges actually deepen the relationship and isn’t something to run from, but rather let yourself go through it and come out stronger on the other side, which they definitely did.
She shares her reasons why it’s good to go through challenges together and what it can do for a relationship. Listen to each item in depth in this podcast:
- Shared experiences
- Trust and Dependence
- Improves communication
- Heightens Empathy and compassion
- Mutual Support and Growth
- Strengthens the commitment
- Allows for more gratitude and appreciation
The most beautiful outcome for two people who were afraid to allow themselves to be vulnerable again is that they know they are not doing this alone anymore. They have each other’s backs, will support each other through highs and lows, and can communicate how they are truly feeling about fears, but also gratitude and appreciation.
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