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In an article I was reading, I stumbled across a statement by psychiatrist Amy Banks, author of Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. I haven’t read her book nor do I know anything about her. However, what she said about relationships resonated with me and I think you might be intrigued by it, too.
What she says is that “true love is first and foremost about creating a mutual connection, evidenced by five hallmarks of a “healthy relationship.”” Here they are:
- You have a feeling of zest or energy.
- You have more clarity about yourself, the other person and the relationship.
- You are encouraged and empowered to act, both in the world and in the relationship.
- You feel more value in yourself.
- You desire even more connection.
What do you think? Would you agree? How have you experienced this in your relationships?
cultural atheist 
Wow!
This was quite an interesting post and I liked it 🙂
Speaks volumes to me.
Shay-lon
Then my mission is complete.
Oh so this post was for me, lol. I KNEW IT!
Ha ha.
When I give presentations, often people come up to me and say, “You were talking right to me!” Normally that’s OK but one time a guy took it as I was attacking him.
Ahh, well I feel like if a post speaks to you, then it probably has some meaning in your life and that is how I took this post, that it had some meaning to me.
I’m glad it did.
We would have to say Brad that we agree with all 5. There is so many wonderful joys within a healthy relationship.
From what I understand, healthy supportive relationships (aka love and belonging) tend to produce greater happiness and lower health risks.
I believe this completely. It took me awhile to figure out love but then again I’m a tad slow sometimes, well often times, lol. I learned that it is really all about waiting upon Him and when you do He’ll bless you and your mate beyond understanding.
That’s so right. I’ve heard it said that the main reason people get angry with God is they don’t like that he’s not writing the story the way they want him to. And yet, even with struggles, it’s the best story to be in.
Amen, Amen. Father knows best and not the television show, lol.
I experienced that in my relationship, I totally agree with you. My relationship made me a better person than I was before
That’s the ideal, isn’t it? Hopefully each of us can have a relationship that’s transformative.