As the clearings take place and the child begins to trust the adult enough to let go of the familiar protections the life together becomes an increasingly significant part of the daily dance. This is a relationship of great depth that is being birthed. You will consciously live in close proximity from now on. It could serve both to be aware of how that feels and where it leads. It would be useful to reflect on these openings and interactions, processing how they feel and what occurs. You are developing an intimate relationship here. It would be a good thing to share and discuss its movement for the sake of expansion.
- For each, reflect on the growing connection. What are the challenges thus far? What have you learned about the other? What would like to have happen? Do you have any encouragements or requests for the other? You can list or dialogue on what comes up.
- For the most part this is a running log of what comes up for you as the relationship develops.  Jot down concerns and questions and make time to discuss them to find win win solutions. You are really building a life together that is built on clear sharing and finding solution for what comes up, reaffirming your continued commitment to doing so, and finding ways to show that you are truly there for one another…from now on.
- Reflect on the journey of these first three weeks together. What do you feel good about? What would you like more of? Let one another know.
- Do you feel a connection that is supportive? Are there ways in which the other is not showing up? Have there been agreements that have not been followed up on? Use this time to tell one another of shortcomings, placing them all on the table of awareness.
- What could you do or have done to you that would really make you and your adult feel good and great about being on this journey together. Make a small list for each of you and then do them to and with one another.
