Growing into your relationship

We’ve all heard the phrase “opposites attract” in reference to relationships. According to Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix, there’s a lot more to it than the classic “good girl-bad boy” scenario. Your choice in a partner is usually someone who brings out the best in you. He or she often embodies the qualities you’d like (if only subconsciously) to develop in yourself. But what if the strong person chosen for the way he or she made you feel safe and secure ends up seeming frustratingly stoic or controlling? Growing into relationships can be hard and you may be projecting your natural resistance to change as your partner’s faults.Read the entire article here: Getting The Love You Want