Relationship Quotes
Relationship Quotes by Sevin Philips, MFT
“We are so concerned with what we need from someone that we forget to give. Focus on giving for a week and see what happens.”
“You can measure your suffering by your level of attachment to an outcome. Are you adding to your suffering?”
“Words have power. Don’t make harmful words commonplace. Be kind or keep it to yourself.”
“Our hearts can harden around the difficulties of life. Choose to let go of bitterness and connect with the compassion and sadness instead”
“Concealed in our hearts are words longing to be said. Life is short, say what needs to be said to those you love. Start the healing now.”
“You need to say when you’re unhappy in relationship so that your loved one learns to trust when you are happy. Don’t hold back, work it out.”
“Rekindling love starts with being curious about your partner. Be willing to let go of what you think you know about each other.”
“Loneliness is a bad habit we quit when we begin to say ‘yes’ to those around us.”
“One of the most satisfying elements of relationship is to inspire and encourage greatness in each others lives”
“Would you rather be right about a situation, or in love with you partner?”
“The details of what you are fighting over are negligible compared to your innermost experience begging to be heard.”
“If you are terrified of being alone it will be difficult to find healthy attachment in relationships. Face yourself in solitude!”
“Slowing down when your mind tells you to speed up will bring you dignity, grace and peace. Help us have the wisdom of the tortoise!”
“The art of disagreeing while holding hands is a test of a great relationship.”
“Transparency, although painful at times, is the way to have a deeply trusting relationship. Share the good, bad & the ugly.”
“If you can be authentically you in a relationship you have something special, otherwise you’re walking on eggshells. Find your true self.”
“When you get angry at someone your anger ends up poisoning yourself.”
“Tell someone how you feel sooner. Yes, it’s risky. Guessing sucks and life is to short. In addition, knowing what you want is attractive.”
“The nature of love is to ebb & flow. If your relationship is ebbing don’t automatically assume something is wrong. Subtle distance is OK”
“Our minds can balance a checkbook with ease, yet suck at managing our relationships and lives.Make the big decisions from a deeper place.”
“When you get angry at someone your anger ends up poisoning yourself. Who are you punishing?”
“No matter who you are, how old or what you’ve done, you get to start over. What do you want to do with your life?”
“There is no escape from having to make a hard decision. Doing nothing has equal or sometimes worse consequences. Be aware.”
“Be like water in a stream. Don’t push through the boulder; go around it. Do what works not what you think is right.”
“You’ve heard of random acts of kindness? If you’re bummed out today give it a try. It actually works!”
“Being present is our only true gift to someone else. If you’re not being present don’t fake it. Half listening isn’t a gift to anyone.”
“Playing small in your life serves no one. Be big! put yourself out there and let people see who you really are.”
“The effort of appreciating someone pays back 10 fold. Appreciate someone now, you can’t afford not to. Good for you, good for everyone.”
“If you believe someone is thinking ill of you, don’t stand around and suffer, ask them if it’s true-it often is not.”
“If you are out of balance in your life (work, friends or relationship) you will be less effective with all of them.”
“You have the right to be treated with respect and dignity in all your relationships. Don’t accept less.”
“Losing yourself in a relationship? Keep your personal life alive and well. Keep it separate and protected.Good for you and the relationship.”
“What happened to that playground freedom to make friends? If a 5 year old can do it so can we. Say hello to someone you don’t know today.”
“Saying what you want is an act of a free person. Don’t lose site of your truth in situations. It’s best for both parties involved.”
