By: Lianne Johnson, LPC
I have had the privilege to read and listen to Diane Langberg, Ph.D., on many occasions and have always enjoyed her words. Diane has been a Psychologist for over 35 years working with trauma survivors and clergy. Personally, I think she is amazing.
During one of the times I heard her speak she said, “we learn about relationships IN relationships.” This struck me. Not because of its simplicity, but because of its truth. If this statement is true, then why are so many of us looking for a book, seminar, or conference to teach us how to have relationships? Even more so, why do we tend to remove ourselves from relationships when they become hard or tiring?
What if, even in the midst of the unknowns, hardships, and tiring times, we chose to remain? I suppose if Diane is correct in saying that, “we learn about relationships IN relationships” then as we remain we will learn, grow, and possibly even enjoy.