Supporting Your Spouse | by Madisyn Taylor Throughout the course of a successful marriage or long-term commitment, the two people in the relationship may shift in and out of various roles. For example, one person in the couple may support the other person going back to school. In order to do this, he or she steps into a supporting role, setting aside certain goals or aspirations in order to provide a stable base from which his or her partner can launch in a new direction. There are many gifts of learning inherent in this role--from having the opportunity to embody a nurturing stance to feeling the pleasure of seeing a loved one thrive. When our partner expands his or her horizons, ours expand, too, and we gain access to a world that would otherwise remain closed to us. However, there is also much to be said for having a turn to be the one stepping outside the box, perhaps taking time to attend to our personal healing, spiritual pursuits, or other interests. In order to maintain balance within our relationships, it's important that we address these issues each time one person steps into a supporting role so the other can try something new. When we are conscious about acknowledging that one person is bearing a bit more of a burden so that the other can grow, we stand a better chance of making sure the ebb and flow in the relationship remains fair and equal. The most important part of this process is open communication in which each person has a chance to express how they feel and come to an understanding about the roles they have agreed to play and when they expect them to shift. Each time a dynamic shift occurs, a ceremony of acknowledgment can lend an air of distinction to the moment. This can be a simple dinner or an elaborate ritual, depending upon what works best for us at the time. Perhaps the most important thing is expressing gratitude to the person in the supporting role and encouragement to the person moving in a new direction. When the flow of feeling and communication is open, a healthy closeness develops that allows each person in the relationship to have a turn at each of these important roles. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sarah Rector A strong core isn't just the ultimate accessory for the beach -- it mobilizes and balances your upper and lower body, protects your spine, and creates a stable foundation for every activity you do. With this course, you'll be guided through a series of seven 15-minute ab workouts that are suitable for any fitness level. You'll start with simple movements working with your own strength resistance to get those core muscles activated, then you'll build on that every day with more progressive movements. The workouts are fun and challenging and fly by, so even with a super busy schedule, all you need to get those beautiful sculpted abs is 15 minutes of effort a day. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. How to Heal the Mother Wound 2. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. 7 Weeks to Self-Love 5. Write. Heal. Transform: A Magical Memoir Writing Course 6. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 7. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 8. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 9. From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction 10. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge
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