Healthy Relationships

10/03/18
I would say that I have very strong, healthy relationships with everyone important in my life. While they are not all picture perfect, they are all great in their own ways. The book focuses on intimate relationships in this chapter and just to touch on it, I think my girlfriend and I have an excellent relationship. We’ve been together for a few years now and although we have minor disagreements, we are both able to communicate effectively without arguing. We both push each other to do better and are completely honest with each other. We have both struggled with our self-esteem at times but we both boost each others confidence. When I don’t feel like going to the gym she can motivate me to get there or remind me that missing a day is not the end of the world. I can do the same for her.

My girlfriend has been motivating me for the length of our relationship and it’s no coincidence that she helped in motivating me to make it to the gym 4 days this week as well as going for a run. When we run together it is a good way to have healthy competition in our relationship as we both try to beat each others time and our own personal best. It is also more time spent together and more experiences shared. All of this to me is invaluable and I am very thankful to have someone like her in my life.