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"/>Evolving Relationships - Ann McMaster M.A., L.P.C.

LIFE AS IT IS

Evolving Relationships

I love working with couples – especially couples in transition. It's only a matter of time before a couple is in transition, unless both parties are totally and fully committed not to grow – which is rather difficult these days.

One of the funniest complaints I hear on a regular basis, "S/He isn't the same person I married (5, 10, 15 years ago)! I pat myself on the back every time I don't say, "Well, duh!" And yet, to the reactive mind, it doesn't seem a stretch at all to demand that *you* behave the way I want you to; in fact, it's incredulous that you would change at all without my express permission (or my insistence).

Images-1One of the fascinating aspects of any relationship (personal or work) is the dance of change – being tuned into myself in such a way that I can communicate my personal evolution in a way that's easily heard; and being so tuned into you that I can spot changes and communicate them in such a way that it is an exploration of "what's now? what's next?" 

That requires curiosity and obviates predictability – not an easy task for the ego, but life-giving for the spirit.

From my point of view, being in relationship is the fastest, most direct route to my destiny, your destiny, our destiny – whether that's together or apart, periodically or permanently.  

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