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This case illustrates order 40mg cymbalta with visa, not only the power of focusing on self discount 20 mg cymbalta, but also the importance of action rather than words. Linda had talked and talked about how important marriage was to her, but Lance was not able to respond until she changed her behavior. As long as she was willing to continue living with him, he was not forced to address her needs. The power of behavior over words is a rule of relationships that is often difficult to implement. It was really hard for Linda to look for an apart- ment, buy furniture, and actually move in. She wanted Lance to do what Bowen Family Systems Theory as Feminist Therapy 117 she wanted, simply out of his love for her. It is important to note that behavior change cannot be designed as an at- tempt to manipulate the other to change. If we act simply as a way of pres- suring the other, it will be doomed to failure. Our partner will realize that our action is a ploy, and resistance will emerge, either immediately or over time. We must be convinced that changing our own behavior is a better life choice than remaining locked in a continual struggle to get the other to change, or in a situation that we feel is unacceptable. We must be totally prepared to accept the possibility that our partner will choose not to change. Our behavior shift creates the opportunity for the other to change, but is not a guarantee.
