2. Does this relationship let you love yourself?
While we all dream of finding love in the partner of a soul, the most important person to love is themselves. When you are with your partner, you are a major indicator of whether you should be with them or not. We are all known to all people who change when they are in a relationship, and while changes are not a negative thing in itself, the question to ask is: Is this a good or bad change?
According to marriage and family physician Louise Armstrong, if you are desperate for a partner’s recognition, negative changes can occur. A yearning for attention and appreciation forms a basis for unhealthy needs.
This is the reason that self-love is so important-instead of looking at the neck, remove that verification within yourself! Relationships are about choosing the right version of themselves, as they are about choosing your right partner. Do you like who you are with this person? Self-control can be scary, but it is also eye-opening. Does the relationship feel like a duty that you should fulfill but don’t desire? Or does it look like a fresh perspective you are craving?
Relationships can act as a foundation for self-examination and self-awareness, you are in the right relationship, and there are two important factors in helping you find out. By asking yourself these questions (and being honest about them), you are not just establishing yourself for success. You are learning more about yourself, which never has a negative side.