Denise Corlett - Are you ready for a relationship?

Let me give you just one example of what I mean.  A relationship that you’ve been in has recently ended.  You do need to allow yourself a period of time to “get over” this.  Emotionally you need to work through the changes.  You may want to be in a new relationship but you might not quite be ready to commit.  Often relationships that occur after breakups can be short-lived.  It’s important to allow yourself the time and not beat yourself up while in this phase.  Accept that relationships or dating during this phase can be short-lived while you work through things.

Proactively readying yourself for a partner

Sometimes you’re not aware of what you need to be doing to be more ready for a long term relationship.  I would suggest it is often a matter of reviewing your thoughts and beliefs around long term relationships that can make more of a difference in bridging the gaps.

It is often useful to really examine some of your thoughts and beliefs and see what might be “unconsciously” blocking you from finding and attracting and forming a great relationship.

Some useful exercises to start helping you can include:

Published 13th May 2010

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