Consider the patterns that have emerged from your past relationships. Are there any common threads linking them to your relationship trauma?
How to approach this prompt
Write about the other person with empathy first, then explore your own feelings and needs.
- ✦ Set aside at least 20–30 minutes in a quiet space.
- ✦ Be gentle with yourself — this prompt may bring up strong emotions.
- ✦ It's okay to pause, breathe, and come back to it later.
- ✦ Consider re-reading what you wrote the next day for additional insights.