"Forgiveness is the key to happiness:

A Course in Miracles

Have you ever noticed that you tend to repeat patterns in relationships or do you know anyone else who does this? Usually this is because we unconsciously attract a partner who reminds us of either our mother or father, sometimes both and in some cases they can seem like all our family members rolled into one. This certainly makes for a very crowded bed!

We all have a tendency to recreate the relationships we had with our parents or copy the relationship our parents had with one another, even if we didn't particularly like what we saw. This can be very uncomfortable and create conflict.

Don't despair! The answer is very simple. It lies in forgiveness. The more we can forgive our parents and let go of any resentment we hold against them, the better and easier our romantic relationships can become. Binnie Dansby created a wonderful tape on which there is a guided visualisation called "The Process Forgiving" and I strongly recommend using this process every day to clear repetitive relationship patterns. Many people have reported almost miraculous changes in their lives from using this process and I certainly use it with own clients.