Are you and your companion completely in sync?
Sure, we all yearn for a robust, healthy body. But beyond physical wellness lies something deeper, richer, and necessary for total well-being. It’s the serene dance of daily peace and the heartfelt rhythm of rewarding emotions that foster the kind of life-sustaining intimacy that everyone craves with their significant other.
The Unspoken Male Struggle
When it comes to worries or blues, men often take the old school ‘suffer in silence’ approach. It’s an old tale; self-esteem is tightly knotted to their achievements early on, and later, to their ability to provide. Watch a man stripped of work or unable to provide – it’s a direct blow to his vitality and zest for life. This manifests not just in the staggering six million American men annually suffering from depression but also those countless others silently battling a lack of enthusiasm and desire.
More Than His Words
A man’s face holds secrets he won’t share, masked behind casual smiles. His stress can ooze out, despite best efforts to camouflage it. Moods darken, the spark fades, and his appeal dwindles when he disconnects from his own emotions and those around him. Yet, even in private, he might confide these feelings to a trusted buddy but not to his life partner. Watch for tell-tale signs – ulcers, hypertension, chronic aches, or waning libido – they’re all red flags of a man’s internal strife.
A Woman’s Need for Connection
Unlike men, women actively seek out hearts willing to share in their emotional journeys. If their husbands don’t qualify for the ‘good listener’ badge, they’ll turn to friends, family – someone who’ll just hear them out. While men hungrily seek quick fixes, women require more – validation without immediate remedies. Only once they’ve thoroughly processed their emotions will women consider practical solutions to their woes.
The Taproot of Unease
Our self-destructive thoughts are the silent architects of our miseries. They shape beliefs and thus, our reality. It’s in your control to either let them rule or to consciously reject them in favor of thoughts that foster joy. Negative emotions are merely signals – carriers of the message that our current thought patterns are misaligned with our truth. It’s our choice to cling to thoughts that fill us with dread or embrace those that bring solace.
Realigning Thoughts with Happiness
The thought that someone’s upset with you might instinctively trigger a negative emotional response. Switch gears. Imagine that person is pleased with you yet grappling with their demons. The shift in perspective alone can lift your spirits. Remember, the thoughts that bring unease are the villain, not the emotions they stir.
Taking Control
Next time you’re caught in a riptide of negative feelings, pause. Is the thought that’s feeding them valid or a mere specter casting shadows on your peace? It’s a conscious decision to infuse only positive, uplifting thoughts – to allow only those to reside within you.
Creating A Vibrant Companionship
Your path to an enriched companionship is paved with your ability to follow the compass of your emotions. They’ll guide you away from troubling thoughts and towards a sunnier disposition in life and love. So here’s to the most contented, healthful, and happy companionship you’ll ever cherish.
Remember, your happiness is but a thought away.
Sail smoothly and love deeply,
Dr. Michael Cutler
Easy Health Options®
