Reflections of a Man's Heart

These days I've been rereading The New Peoplemaking, an excellent book written by Virginia Satir.

 

I found this shortlist of factors in positivie pairing relationships.

 

Think it is so good I wanted to share it. . .

 

1. Each person stands firmly on his or her own feet and is autonomous.
2. Each person can be counted on to say real "yes's" and "no's" -in other words, to be emotionally honest.
3. Each person can ask for what she or he wants.
4. Each acknowledges and takes responsibility for her or his actions.
5. Each can keep promises.
6. Each can be counted on to be kind, fun to be around, courteous, considerate and real.
7. Each takes full freedom to choose to comment on what is going on.
8. Each suports the other's dreams in whatever way possible. Together, they cooperate instead of competing.

 

Not a bad shortlist, isn't it?