Relationships In Recovery

~ " Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves " ~


Before we can begin improving our relationships with others we must first learn to improve our
Relationship with ourselves.  Once you are ready to work on learning to improve
Your relationships with others, you may want to keep these practical tips in mind!

1. Try not to blame, complain or criticize.

2. Try not to fix, change, or straighten out your friends or partner.

3. Encourage and support your friends or partner.

4. Do not make demands.

5. Be accountable for your own feelings.

6. Be honest.

7. When your friend or partner is right, admit it.

8. When you are wrong, admit it.

9. Allow different ideas to exist, acknowledge the person individuality.

10. Discuss the disagreements you have with your friend or partner try to find
A resolution That may prevent it from happening again.

11. Be willing to compromise.

12. When you don't get your way or what you want, remind yourself that you
Don’t always have to get your way.

13. Pay attention to, find, discover and remind yourself of the things you value about
Your friend or partner.  Remember to say these things to your friend or partner!

* If someone you care about is dependent on alcohol or drugs it is important that
You take care of yourself! You are welcome to join our online
support group.  Here are some other resources that may be helpful to you:

 Empowered Recovery ~ Candidly helping the family and friends of alcoholics recognize,
understand, and resolve an alcoholic relationship.  Free online support group, and eBook,
"The Survivor's Guide to an Alcoholic Relationship."

 Nar-Anon Offers Support For Families and Friends.
 Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization, Inc.
 A Family Disease ~ Read Articles at About.com

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