How To Create The Perfect Relationship & Heal Your Trauma Together - Inner Work Library [69/500]

[@jordanthornton]

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[@nicoleconnor_]

I began my inner journey in relationship, which ultimately ended after 6 years because "I was not the same person he'd met'; (a compliment and sign of growth for me, but viewed as a deep betrayal by him). I resonate with the example of unlayering conversations, and have experienced how difficult it can be to navigate that space with someone who is incredibly disconnected from their emotional experience and unwilling/not ready to engage with it. The clarification and embodiment of my values has fundementally changed how I view and choose to enter all relationships in my life. The conversations you are igniting are courageous, powerful and needed. Sending much love and gratitude to you.

[@jordanthornton]

Wishing you the absolute best in your continued path, thank you for sharing some of your story so far 🌲

[@Nuverselive]

I think it’s safe to say… most women are experiencing this as we shed the limited conditioning of the patriarchy. We aren’t perfect but we are discovering we deserve more than what we previously accepted as the norm based on our parents and grandparents relationship models. These models were programmed into us before we had a chance to choose based on our authentic self. The rate of single women reflects this transition into nu relationship dynamics where our love attracts a partner now out subconscious need to heal unhealed wounds. I like to call this kind of relationship Trauma Reenactments where hollow graphic love ( surface level love ) is being shed to make room for the depths of love we are here to experience. Thanks for this channel! U are appreciated immensely ❤🪬

[@jordanthornton]

Really nicely said, thanks for being here in spreading your message too. Appreciated greatly, these topics go deep.

[@shadowsisterhealing]

Beautifully said of ultimate perspective on how to encourage a conscious relationship at 17:50 and 20:05 time forward on the video. 1. You lead the way to create a better life via action, example and embodiment. You need to show them you read every day. You are looking after your body (gym,diet, hanging around with healthy friends and having generally positive energy. 2. Ability to communicate consciously when you are struggling with something heavy. 3. Extra communication around the edges. 4. Set boundaries and timelines for your inner work activities. 5. Be patient until you notice it is not working anymore and when uncoupling is needed. 6 Goal is to build healthy relationship being healthy rolemodel within the relationship. 7. Communicate with courage, passion and assertion. 8. Not feeling guilty you need your time alone. Yes I would love to see more videos of how to build a conscious relationships. Thank you Jordan 🙏🌹

[@jordanthornton]

Marvellous summary comment, I appreciate your depth of engagement here and will absolutely be making more videos on relationships soon.

[@Elvira239]

Oh, again, it's so refreshing to just peek at your reality. I had given up trying to find others dedicated to healing; spend decades on trying to fix people who don't wanna be fixed. I'm a classic case, I see. 😂 Hearing that what I'm yet to experience could be a STANDARD in someone's life sounds incredible to me. Now where do I find the others. 😅

[@jordanthornton]

Absolutely a rising tide of consciousness, keep putting yourself out there!

[@carlorizzo827]

Thanks JT👍How any 2 stay together is a miracle to me. I had my chances, i was loved by loving beautiful folks. It was my pathologies that sabotaged, mea culpa maxima. The breakups occurred as lovingly as possible. I fired myself from dating. I loved this video to hear examples of healthy communication. In 12 step program, i have witnessed successful partnerships, the synchronicity of both partners sharing the language and recognizing the gravity of the work.

[@Martatoo]

My relationship vastly improved when I quit expecting, when I quit sharing if there was any chance it would cause me pain or go no where. I stopped talking about what was too important and sacred to me. This is how I have come to honor my being and need for connection to healing heart and soul. I have a “partner” but the journey is my own

[@FlorinGN]

This is mind blowing. I haven't met a single woman that would be supportive of me on my healing journey. I only got ultimatums, and these might make sense in some situations, but not at the first date... But I do believe that there are people that understand and accept this. Thanks, Jordan, a very good episode.

[@jordanthornton]

I'm sorry to hear this - more conscious women are out there, keep going with your internal change and they'll naturally gravitate into awareness (ambiguous statement, but surely you get my idea lol)

[@FlorinGN]

@@jordanthornton your "ambiguous" statements are just right.😀 To me they prove exploration and not projection. So thank you 🙏

[@ilwaadm8557]

Same as single a female I find it hard but there are people out there !

[@FlorinGN]

@@ilwaadm8557 Here is a ❤️ from me, then. It's a KZbin comment, but I hope it's welcome 😊

[@incanthatus8182]

We were in an 11 year relationship with a man who really didn't want us to grow and change and it held our healing back so much 😅 Now we have a partner, who's also very independent and dedicated to growing and learning 😊 It's so good to hear "you've changed so much" as a compliment, not a complaint

[@SdW.8]

I've done a tremendous amount of work on myself and trauma all the way back to childhood, over the last year and a half solid. I was blessed to not have anything to worry about besides this journey. I feel whole, solid and confident again. I just met someone that seems to be as dedicated to his continued healing work as I am mine. This video was very helpful as this is a whole new journey for me. Thanks for all you do here! Much love from the Midwest US 💖

[@jordanthornton]

Wishing you both the best in your relationship & continued path ahead!

[@SdW.8]

@@jordanthornton Thank you kindly.

[@jonnywhite6541]

I feel like im meant to do the same type of work with people youre doing, its the most intense pressure ive ever felt, but i know it in my soul. I feel like im starting to find the way, but its such a fine line. I'm struggling with when and how to approach certain things in the moment with certain people. Im starting to get it. Be like the tree. Slow and steady finishes the race.

[@jordanthornton]

It’s a beautiful profession, I highly recommend this work if you’re willing to put in the 1000’s of hours of self work & self study to be a truly secure container for others - hope this channel helps you in that process, Jonny 🌲

[@Ayodiba]

In terms of them feeling unloved due to the amount of time I spend on inner work. I've found having a high awareness of what I'm trying to 'solve' and getting specific in my communication, really helps to soothe the other person. When your inner work feels abstract to them, it's easy to dismiss it like "I don't even know what he's doing". I love the fairness you suggest in letting them know that you fear you'll grow distant if they keep doing certain things.

[@jordanthornton]

This is excellent guidance for anybody reading your comment - thank you for sharing, it’s quality and I appreciate the idea of specificity creating security.

[@jmo534]

After watching this I have to say it is embarrassing for me to admit that I've had many relationships that were so unconscious with unconscious partners who did not want to have the conversations or do the work while I basically did all of the work by myself. I realize of course now that this was due to my being raised with narcissistic abuse, learned codependency and enmeshment. Even if I was doing tons of inner work, I was consistently gaslighting myself out if my own knowledge and finding myself in worse and worse romantic relationships that either were emotionally abusive or at the very least neglectful. And of course I can now see how I played into these dynamics and take accountability but it is embarrassing nonetheless. I struggle with the shame surrounding that because I do know better. I only hope that because I now value myself more that it is possible for me to lead a more high value life and have relationships with those who will meet me halfway.

[@jordanthornton]

Thanks for catching the pattern, and likewise pausing to reflect on how to transition to a more balanced place. I've got more advice on the relationship shadows in my new playlist - some practical videos on shadow love if you're interested. Good luck, and thanks again for adding this injection of hope.

[@jmo534]

@@jordanthornton Absolutely - I'm working my way through those videos moving forward, though I do have to take a pause every now and then for integration of all the information. Thanks for putting them all together!

[@roaldkala]

This work is hard enough when you both agreed to becoming the best version of yourselves from the start of the relationship. I'm so grateful we communicated this very clearly when we first started dating. Can't imagine entering a long term relationship without having the what do we want out of life conversation.

[@jordanthornton]

Nice observation - there is a standard which I would likewise expect, but I do have hope for two people who 'wake up together'. More turbulence, but surely possible?

[@roaldkala]

​@@jordanthornton Certainly possible. Highly dependent on their needs and what they both want out of life. Very case by case. Sometimes the most loving thing to do is to let go. Not of course without trying and attempting some of the great communication methods you mentioned. Teal Swan's videos on compatibility come to mind when discussing this subject. As well as one video on unworkability.

[@jonnywhite6541]

This is perfect timing in my life. Thank you so much. ❤

[@jordanthornton]

You're welcome, happy to be here in right timing, Jonny!

[@christoefur5580]

Thank you for the video. Sadly, this video could've helped before my breakup. Things i could've said or done. I also saw your video about fixing relationships and who knows what may happen in the distant future. I also saw your video on how to repair your broken relationships. You have a new subscriber. Many blessings.

[@jordanthornton]

Welcome, happy to have you here and hope that my other videos continue to support you. Wishing you all the best.

[@madhuryabalan4118]

Yes, I add to the request for a video on conscious separation !

[@shineyourlightlove]

This was brilliant. Thank you for sharing

[@jordanthornton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SomeRandomPersonOnTheInterweb]

DAYumm I really needed to hear this! Thank you!

[@jordanthornton]

Glad it was helpful - keep going!

[@iamlindavilela]

I truly appreciate your wisdom on conscious relationships and would love to hear more from you. Your practical examples, just pure gold. ✨ Are you planning on doing more videos about conscious relationships? I would love some reading suggestions as well, that would be lovely! As usual, thanks Jordan. I'm deeply grateful for your online presence. Your voice is so needed. I always learn something valuable (and always add at least one book to my reading list) from every video you create. Cheers!

[@jordanthornton]

Screenshotted, and absolutely will make some more videos on relationships! Thank you again for all your support, Linda - hope your studies are golden.

[@Alisonleighb]

Thanks for covering this topic- my partner and I watched together and it sparked some good conversations.

[@jordanthornton]

One of my favourite comments of the month - thank you! Wishing you both the best in your partnership.

[@mysticgardener2704]

I’d love to hear more about conscious uncoupling. How to leave when the relationship is not longer working. We are so codependent and have been living like 2 people standing next to a 3rd (the relationship) that is on life support trying desperately to wish it to end or come back to life but I don’t think we can save it but neither wants to pull the plug so it all feels so stuck and hopeless. How to end it consciously and lovingly is my question.

[@jordanthornton]

I'm sorry to hear, this and will do what I can to make a video here. Apologies I can't say more to your specifics right now - wishing you both my very best nonetheless.

[@waakkeuppp]

Don’t know if you made one - but would love a conscious decoupling video!

[@jordanthornton]

Sure, will see what I can do this year!

[@waakkeuppp]

@@jordanthornton appreciate you!

[@logang1470]

+1 for the conscious break up video

[@lornaelizabeth6290]

Thank you. ❤

[@jordanthornton]

Any time!

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you, Jordan!

[@jordanthornton]

Always a pleasure!

[@yoelgoldberger6284]

I would appreciate a video on Conscious breakup .🙏

[@jordanthornton]

Excellent idea, I've got new relationship videos coming out roughly every 2/3 weeks so keep your eyes peeled.

[@yoelgoldberger6284]

Super duper! Thanks Jordan

[@jordanthornton]

Glad you liked it!

[@AdibaAmil]

Love your videos jordan! Do you have any book recommendation on learning to gain autonomy and trust oneself? As someone who was made to feel small and insignificant by my caregivers, I struggle deeply with this and having more courage in my convictions, rather than looking at external sources for reassurance

[@jordanthornton]

Excellent question, will make a video on this when I can. In the meantime, I recommend everything within the Transpersonal Psychology niche - the default message of trans psych is autonomy, empowerment and authenticity. There is really so much there - Abraham Maslow and Rollo May are also great psychologists to study for courage and conviction.

[@AdibaAmil]

@@jordanthornton thank you so much for kindly replying and I cannot wait to dive into the books you recommended❤️

[@gfpbr]

Thank you Jordan

[@jordanthornton]

No worries! Happy relating!

[@gitu_tg]

🙏🏽Thank you Jordan 😃

[@jordanthornton]

Thank you, again :)

[@ecologiesofmindfulness564]

Conscious dating?

[@Jiljd]

How to break up

[@jordanthornton]

Will see what I can do - keep going, good luck.

[@rshicks256]

🦾

[@jordanthornton]

Wishing you well!

[@sinaloa996]

Is it possible to make a complete change of personality ? Cant get out of bed , afraid of people , stuck in chronic pain cycle.. what does it take to change everything about my situation?

[@jordanthornton]

It's possible... but not all at once, and likely many years of focused + intentional work. I would say to focus on the largest leverage points, which is usually a process of cutting away. My previous video on 'life purpose' might be useful for you! Wishing you well.

[@roaldkala]

This doesn't go without due research and individual considerations but psychedelic therapy, if you have access to it, can get the ball rolling in more extreme cases. What Jordan said still applies. It's not a magic pill. But I always see great initial relief of symptoms with a successful breakthrough experience. Best of luck in your journey!