Relationships are dynamic and over their lifespan offer opportunities for mutual growth through the mirroring they provide. Many elements of relating may provide challenges and hurdles that we can grow from individually and together. Sometimes dysfunctional patterns of behaviour in relating need assistance to work through so that all parties involved can have their feelings empathised with and needs acknowledged. Ultimately in doing so, this may provide the opportunity to return to a state of connection in heart, mind, body and soul.