5 Ways to Heal and Thrive as Shared by Relationship Expert Shivani Sadhoo
Being in a one-sided relationship can be emotionally draining and disheartening. When your efforts aren’t reciprocated, it’s crucial to recognize the situation and prioritize your well-being. Moving on from such a relationship can be challenging, but it’s essential for personal growth and happiness. In this blog, Delhi’s top marriage counselor and relationship expert, Shivani Misri Sadhoo shares five effective ways to navigate the healing process and move forward toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Acknowledge Your Feelings
The first step to moving on from a one-sided relationship is acknowledging your feelings. Allow yourself to experience and process emotions such as sadness, disappointment, and frustration. Give yourself permission to grieve the loss of the relationship you had hoped for. Journaling, talking to a trusted friend, or seeking professional counseling can provide valuable outlets for expressing your emotions and gaining clarity.
Set Boundaries
Establishing and enforcing boundaries is crucial when moving on from a one-sided relationship. Clearly communicate your needs and expectations to the other person, expressing what you require for a balanced and healthy relationship. If they are unable or unwilling to meet these needs, it’s essential to distance yourself and limit contact. This will provide you with space and time to heal while protecting your emotional well-being.
Focus on Self-Care
Prioritize self-care during the healing process. Engage in activities that bring you joy, nurture your body and mind, and promote self-love. This could include exercising regularly, practicing mindfulness or meditation, exploring new hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or seeking professional help if needed. By taking care of yourself, you rebuild your self-esteem, regain confidence, and lay the foundation for a happier future.
Embrace Growth and Learning
View this experience as an opportunity for personal growth and learning. Reflect on the patterns and dynamics that contributed to the one-sided relationship and identify any unhealthy patterns within yourself. Use this knowledge to grow and improve, fostering healthier connections in the future. Consider reading self-help books, attending workshops or therapy, or joining support groups to gain further insight and guidance.
Cultivate a Positive Support System
Surround yourself with a positive support system consisting of friends, family, and individuals who uplift and encourage you. Share your experiences and emotions with those who will provide empathy and understanding. Their support will remind you that you are not alone and that there is a world of love and companionship beyond the one-sided relationship. Seek out new social opportunities and make connections with like-minded individuals who share your values and interests.
Moving on from a one-sided relationship is a courageous step towards reclaiming your happiness and finding healthy connections. By acknowledging your feelings, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, embracing growth, and nurturing a positive support system, you can heal, thrive, and create a brighter future for yourself.
Shivani Misri Sadhoo is an internationally recommended relationship counsellor by the world’s biggest and most trusted study and research-based foundation for couples therapy – Gottman Institute. She is trained in specialised key relationship counselling Skills from AIIMS, VIMHANS and various other reputed institutions. Counsellor Shivani Misri Sadhoo is also certified in emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Counselor Shivani Misri Sadhoo is also a Certified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner with specialized training and experience in the field of affairs/betrayals, trust issues, difficulty communicating, conflicting values, bereavement, grief and loss (affairs, separation, divorce, childhood) and emotional health issue (anxiety, social anxiety, fear, depression, low mood).
Currently, Shivani Misri Sadhoo is one of the top counselors with the HIGHEST Success Rate with over 17,000 happy couples and individuals (based in India and abroad), who has benefited from her therapy. Psychologist and Counselor Shivani Misri Sadhoo not only practices independently from her clinic in Greater Kailash, Delhi, India, but also is listed on the panel of eminent hospitals like IBS Hospital Panel – Institute of Brain and Spine, Express Clinic, Fortis (formerly) based in Delhi.
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Email: saarthiforlife@gmail.com
