For most of those who are in mainstream committed relationships in our culture, there is a “relationship escalator” that provides a roadmap of how that relationship is expected to develop over time. The “escalator” consists of a succession of steps that correspond to deepening commitment and sharing of life-goals in the relationship. We’ll describe that sequence below, and we’ll examine how that set of relationship stepping-stones can provide structure for the relationship. We'll then consider how useful the "escalator" is, and whether there might be alternatives to it.
Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based in the Portland, OR area. He holds a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS), as well as a Professional Sex Coach certification from Sex Coach U. Dr. Claude is passionate about promoting and supporting deep human connection. He develops and delivers workshops and other events regarding that topic, as well as being available for individual and couples intimacy coaching. He can be contacted at claude@twoopendoors.com.
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