To grow in our ability to love ourselves we need to receive love as well.
John Gray
Many of the people I've met who were great at giving love had a hard time receiving it.
This can be due to several things, some positive and some not so positive.
Some are just used to giving and literally don't know how to receive.
Some feel it's just their job to give and don't realize how important it is to receive.
Some just like to be in control of the situation and receiving challenges that control.
Some dont believe they are worthy.
But let me tell you this...
This has always shocked clients of mine who are in this boat...
Not to receive love is STINGY and MEAN.
What it says to the person trying to give you love, in his own way, I don't want what you have to offer!
If you don't receive love from your partner in the way he gives it, you're being very rejecting.
The main thing is, not everyone does things just like you do.
Your partner is probably doing the best he can to show you love.
But you have trouble receiving it because it's not served on the right "platter" or the way YOU would do it.
Learn to have different, human, expectations of other people
Dr. Max
Master Marriage Counselor
Posted via email from Marriage Counseling, Save Your Marriage, Stop Your Divorce
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