Successful New Relationships

If you have recently found a new mate and have begun a new relationship you will want to read this article. As your relationship is new and just beginning, you probably feel excited about new possibilities with this special person. However, you might also feel a some anxiety over how things will work out with this new person, especially if you've experienced previous relationship disappointments.

The memory of disappointment might turn into warning thoughts like "don't to get your hopes up too high" or "let's not commit too quickly and just hold back a little". For many people, past relationship disappointments are not something they really want to think about. The emotional hurt, pain or loss can be overwhelming and it takes time to heal. It's difficult not to feel somewhat beat up by emotional turmoil from the past.

However, with a new relationship, you are given new chances and possibilities to start fresh. If you are still sitting in a hiding place or feel uncertain before you want to give your heart, it's okay. Maybe what you need is to create a new metaphor. Instead of "giving away your heart", let's call it something more empowering, like "connecting with heart and soul". The metaphor of connecting with heart and soul implies that your souls will work out the details, while your heart is not "given away".

If you are ready for a new relationship start, you need to begin somewhere. One way to start may be by taking a look at what your possibilities as a couple might be. Here is an awareness exercise that you can use for recognizing soulful possibilities.

1) Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
2) Relax your body and let your mind float with its thoughts.
3) Start with gratitude: Make list of all the things you are truly grateful for with this new relationship.
4) In your mind, find your song: Come up with a theme song that you can play in your head or sing when you need encouragement.
5) Think of positive attributes you bring to this new relationship.
6) Acknowledge that you have been brought together for a reason.
7) Release all expectations from this person and the new relationship.
8) Take another deep breath and return with your mind and body relaxed.

Finish this exercise with writing down your thoughts. Remember to do lots of self-care and staying grounded. Be in tune with your needs and make time for yourself.

If you desire to change your outlook, create more new metaphors, songs, and gratitude in your mind.

Keep your awareness open....and enjoy your new relationship.