Instead of focusing on strict self-improvement goals, a relationship expert suggests 'repotting' your relationships in the new year. This involves bringing fresh experiences and novelty into existing connections, whether they are friendships or romantic relationships.
Many people make new year’s resolutions to become a ‘better version’ of themselves – but do these goals put us under too much pressure?“I have always felt they’re“There’s something negative in them, something kind of, ‘Oh, you had a little indulgence at Christmas and now you have to cut it all back and get to the gym and do it five times a week,’ and all of that.Study finds the average person will give up their New Years resolution by February.
“It really is the idea of bringing something fresh into your relationship, like taking the relationships you already have – whether that’s a friend, whether that’s a more intimate relationship – do something fresh and new with that person in another environment. “What you find is the novelty factor enlivens the connection in an intimate relationship, but also even in a friendship, it allows you to see the other side of people.”
Ms Regan said this can be especially needed after Christmas, as many relationships run into problems over the festive season.Share this article
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