Dating: Building Healthy Relationships From the Start

Yesterday, Cinthia discussed the basics of appropriate expectations; these mostly had to do with the ability and inclination to pursue emotional safety, health, and maturity.  Today, Cinthia explores other expectations we may bring to relationships which may be healthy or unhealthy, important or not important, realistic or unrealistic.  Dating is, among other things, a process in which we explore our expectations of one another and whether the two of us can build a relationship that is mutually satisfying.  What are your expectations, and which ones are important enough to rule out a relationship?  Which ones might be good to let go?