In relationships, why is it we always rationalize the good with the bad?
In relationships, why is it we always rationalize the good with the bad?
We expand our limitations, changing our standards to align with someone else.
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But if we arent true to ourselves, resentment will grow at some point.
The thing with relationships isyou arent oneentityeven if thats not what movies and romance novels lead you to believe.
More often than not, those arent going to be identical to the person you loveand thats okay.
you’re free to still love someone, even if your lives dont align at some point.
Nicole and Charlie still love each other, but its a love thats transformed to match with time.
That shift can be painful, but change is constant, and not every relationship will match those changes.
They were both responsible for the marriage ending in different ways, but reallyno one is at fault.
That love is still there, its just different now.
Remember that lust and chemistry are a perfect supplement to any relationship but they cannot stand alone.
Love that lasts is a lot more complicated than that, and sometimes forces are out of our control.
Dont let a significant other overpower you, but look for someone that will empower you.
