A Millennial’s Guide to Conscious Relationships

A Millennial’s Guide to Conscious Relationships:-

Romantic relationships have been evolving within the past few decades. New dating trends and terms keep emerging, and it’s daunting to catch up with them. Many millennials have discarded the concept of gender-specific roles and are more intentional in their relationships.

More so, victims are standing up for themselves and have the courage to leave their abusers. This is because they are more enlightened in this digital age. In a nutshell, millennials are doing relationships differently.

Sadly, some people are still entering relationships without any defined purpose. Such individuals often end up together for the wrong reasons, and it’s demanding to make it work.

It’s not surprising that this type of relationship rarely stands the test of time because each party is more interested in satisfying their selfish interests.

That said, building a conscious relationship is the key to having a meaningful and happy connection with your significant other, and it starts with you.

What’s a millennials guide to conscious relationships?

A conscious relationship is a relationship in which each individual is self-aware and truly committed to growth. However, it is impossible to have a conscious relationship with someone else if you don’t have it with yourself.

Luckily, there isn’t a one-size fit all approach to developing a conscious relationship. These suggestions will help you customize your blueprint.

1.     Be present

It can be difficult to practice love if you’re not present in your relationship. Being present is a big challenge in this era because of the way most of us are attached to our digital devices.

Every relationship has its ups, downs, and in-betweens. Start by seeing love as a journey that you’re ready to explore and enjoy. Another thing is to spend quality time with your partner. This will go a long way to bring those sparks of friendship to life.

When you’re present, you will find it easier to appreciate your partner not only verbally, but also in your actions.

2.     Prioritize growth

Everyone desires a fairy tale relationship, but it’s only a few people who focus on growth. A conscious relationship is deeply rooted in growing individually and as a couple. Growth will seep into other aspects of your life once this happens.

Nevertheless, growth won’t happen until you let go of molding your partner in a certain way or stop going the extra length just to be accepted by others.

The solution is to develop a growth mindset that will help you feel and express your emotions freely. Besides, you’ll be able to hone the essential skills for handling conflicts and challenges better.

3.     Embrace radical honesty and responsibility

Couples in conscious relationships have realized that they are imperfect. This will spur them to take proactive steps to heal from childhood trauma or any addiction at any point in their lives.

Apart from that, they often create an atmosphere where each party can be vulnerable without the fear of being judged. This type of relationship is void of unrealistic expectations either from the relationship or a significant other.

You won’t be scared of tough conversations or ask for what you want when you embrace radical honesty and responsibility. You will rather see it as an avenue to grow and improve communication in your relationship. As you take this step, ensure that you respect each other’s values and opinions.

It’s imperative to appreciate the beautiful part of your relationship now that you’re ready to work on the bad and ugly side. Everyone deserves a happy and vibrant relationship. It’s high time to make it happen.

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About the Writer:-

Bola Adekile enjoys basking in the present moment. She’s a content writer and blogger at Peptwine.com where she offers insights into building healthy mindsets and relationships.