Stages of A Love Relationship

Every love relationship goes through predictable stages.  Understanding these stages helps you to create a thriving relationship.

The first stage of the relationship journey is the Romantic Love Stage. During this stage there is a strong attraction to the other person.  The attraction and bonding that takes place during this stage is very important because it prepares each partner for the work that is to be done on the journey ahead.  

The next predictable stage is the Power Impasse.  What happens at this point is that the unfinished business each partner brings into the relationship begins to surface. This is a normal part of the healing process since relationship was meant to be a journey into wholeness.  The problem is that many couples get stuck at this stage because they do not have the skills and tools to move on to Reality Love.  At this point, the couple is faced with three possble choices: 1. keep the status quo - grin and bear it; 2. leave the relationship taking your unfinished business with you; 3. GROW.

It is helpful to understand that conflict is growth trying to happen, therefore, conflict occurs at the point where each partner is being invited to grow.  However, as Einstein observed, you can not solve a problem at the level at which it was created.  You must move to another level of consciousness.  Using the skills and tools presented in the workshop "Getting The Love You Want" has helped countless couple journey from the Power Impasse to Reality Love, from surviving in relationship to thriving in relationship, from an unconscious to a conscious relationship.

In this conscious relationship, we focus on healing each others wounds and we journey into wholeness  and Reality Love.