You can’t build a healthy relationship with someone who lacks emotional intelligence. It’s not your responsibility to teach someone how to take accountability, apologize, or treat you with respect. These qualities are the foundation of a healthy connection-they’re not extra’s, and they’re certainly not negotiable.
— Unknown
Wow. In all my years of therapy, I’ve not heard a summary quite this succinct, understandable and comforting, frankly. I realize my most challenging, painful relationships were doomed from the start. No doubt because of my troubled upbringing, I lacked healthy boundaries and allowed theses non-negotiables; lack of emotional intelligence, lack of accountability and a lack of respect. I’m happy knowing this now because my relationships are very supportive and mutually beneficial and I know how to take proper care of myself. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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