Tip of the Week, December 24, 2007

Acceptance is a key in healthy relationships. If your partner’s behavior is not harmful to you or to others, it can be very helpful to stop trying to change him or her or let that behavior annoy or irritate you; instead, find ways to focus on the things about your partner that you do like and appreciate. When the behavior appears, acknowledge your disappointment but then think of one or two things about your partner that are attractive, loving or interesting.