Navigating Intense Connections for Spiritual Growth

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When you’re in a relationship with someone, it’s natural to want to grow in the relationship. However, if you’re in an emotionally volatile,

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What Is a Karmic Relationship?

Karmic relationships are connections between individuals that are believed to be rooted in past-life experiences. These relationships often serve as catalysts for personal growth and the resolution of karmic debts or patterns.

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Intense Emotions

When you’re in a karmic relationship, Sultan says you may feel a sense of familiarity or deja vu.

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– emotional, or financial threats if the other person talks about leaving. As a result, the victim might be afraid to leave their partner.

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Children

For couples who have children together, it can be very challenging to leave because of the perceived negative impact on the children.5 There may also be concerns about custody.

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Love

There may be lingering feelings of love keeping someone in a relationship.

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Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation discrimination refers to discriminatory treatment based on a person's sexual orientation. This discrimination may involve the denial of rights and services related to employment and housing.

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In loco parentitis refers to a responsible adult who acts in place of a parent, such as an adult who is caring for their grandchild, their partner's child, or a relative's child.9

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One-sidedness

Your interest, communication, and interactions with the person can feel one-sided.

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Speed Dating

The speed dating format can be helpful if work or other responsibilities don’t give you too much time to go on dates or meet people. It helps to keep some conversation starters handy, to make the most of the time you have with each potential partner.

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How to Recognize Manipulative Behavior