I am Lovable: Resiliency in Relationships

The second part of resiliency (we covered emotional regulation yesterday) is healthy, supportive relationships that allow us to internalize the message, “I am Lovable.” But what is it to feel loved? It’s not enough to hear, “I love you.” In fact in dysfunctional families the declaration of “I love you” can be used as an excuse: “I love you, therefore my behavior towards you