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This technique is about making a space for your Inner Children in an adult relationship. I know a lot of folks who seem to think that their inner children are now adults, but in working with clients for over 28 years, I’ve never found one adult without an inner child.

The real issue is how do we take care of those inner children in adult relating? We honor them. We make space for them. We listen to them. We allow them to be, to play, to have fun, to cry, to have tantrums, all the things that we have no trouble allowing actual children.

When I’m upset, one of the best things in the world for me is a ride in the car. Not driving a car, but riding. I end up about eight years old as I look out the window. I don’t know what it is that soothes me, but my partner knows when things are “bad enough” to offer a car ride. It works every time.

There’s nothing wrong with space for your inner child in your adult relationships, but there is something terribly wrong with your inner child running your adult relationship or being neglected in your adult relationship.

Make a date with your inner children in your relationship. If someone has to be the grown-up, and say, drive, great. Make agreements and keep them. Your relationship will thank you.

For spiritual nourishment, visit Dr. Susan Corso’s website and blog, Seeds for Sanctuary. Follow her on Twitter @PeaceCorso and Friend her on Facebook. And discover your own Inner Peace at, To Me Peace Is … What is Peace to You?