Episode three continues the discussion of our family of origin and its affects on our current relationships. Here are some of the key concepts and questions.

1. How did your parents handle emotions? (This is not about blaming anybody; it is just diagnostic.)

2. Do you see any similarities between how your parents handled emotions and how you handle emotions in your current relationships?

3. Each child is raised in a different family atmosphere. Therefore, siblings have different experiences; their observations and formation will be different.

4. There is a propensity for many to be attracted to, and marry, someone who is just like one of their parents.

5. Attraction is often formed by the characteristics of the parent with whom the person has the most unresolved issues.

6. We project the wound inside of us onto someone else, thinking that they will somehow heal our wound. However, we must do our own work.

7. The key to growth is conscious living; taking responsibility for all of who one is.

8. The most important relationship you will ever have is the relationship you have with yourself.

9. Identifying those things that trigger an emotional response can be a helpful way to discover unresolved issues in one’s life.

You can connect with the cohosts through their respective websites:

AFCCounselors.com (Dr. Shalley) / www.InYourDreams.Coach (Dr. Kelley)