Things To Unlearn About Relationships

Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab shares insights on unlearning a few relationship facts

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In relationships, we should practice things that are new, and not done of out of habit

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Unlearn judging people's affection based on how quickly they react to our needs

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Unlearn bothering about people's ideas about your own relationship

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Conflicting ideas are essential to evolve in a relationship

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Unlearn expecting others to understand the way you feel, without you talking about it

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Healthy relationships are based on clear communication and the art of understanding each other

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