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When you’re in an intense romantic relationship, you sometimes want to give in to almost everything your partner asks you to do. While it’s perfectly possible to make concessions for some things, for others, these sacrifices should be avoided. Here are some of them.
Life as a couple sometimes requires some adjustments. While in some areas, they are possible, there are some sacrifices that you should never make even if you are very much in love. Here are some.
You should never sacrifice your self-esteem
In order not to create any waves in their romantic relationship, some people are ready to sacrifice their self-esteem, consciously or not. They will make significant efforts not to anger their partner and keep peace in their relationship.
But in love, a healthy relationship should strengthen self-esteem and not destroy it. There are certain boundaries that your partner should never cross and you should never tolerate this.
You should never sacrifice your core values
Your values are part of you and your personality. In a romantic relationship, it is therefore better to be in a relationship with a person who shares them or who accepts you as you are.
If not, going against your nature to please the other is never a good idea. Usually, the couple does not survive it and if it miraculously does, it ends up generating resentment that will weigh on the relationship. Stay true to yourself!
You should never sacrifice your personal happiness
Being in a relationship is theoretically the way to live happier than being alone. When your partner makes you unhappy or anxious, it is necessary to review your relationship.
Indeed, this person may be toxic and your relationship will have negative repercussions on your mental health and well-being. Two elements that must always be your priority in life.
You should never sacrifice your dreams and goals
You probably know at least one couple who has experienced this: one of the two members has withdrawn to encourage the other’s career, or has simply sacrificed their ambitions and dreams to be in a relationship with this person… And ends up bitterly regretting it.
A healthy relationship is based on mutual encouragement to pursue what truly makes us happy. If this is not the case, beware of regrets that will undermine you in the more or less near future.
You should never sacrifice your relationships with family and friends
In a relationship with a manipulator, breaking up with family and friends is common. This is a way for this person to isolate their victim, so that they cannot open their eyes to their condition. So be careful, if this is your case. Remember that your friends and family are close people you can count on and who should never be neglected in favor of a romantic relationship.
You should never sacrifice your financial independence
Financial independence must be preserved for both members of the couple, regardless of the professional situation of one and the other. Indeed, being financially dependent on the other can represent an obstacle to a separation. And in this case, the possibility of separating will be materially impossible, with the added bonus of feeling trapped in the relationship. This is an essential point in the couple, never to be neglected.
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