![]() ![]() Sadly, I’ve seen a lot of women in unhappy relationships simply because they think it’s a better alternative to being alone. Do You Really Care About Him (Or Do You Just Not Want to Be Alone)? Know that if you have other major things going on, the relationship will likely suffer, and then it stands no chance of working out. This might not be the best point in your life to commit to a relationship. Or you’re consumed with taking care of your kids. Maybe you’re planning to move out of state in six months. You may think you want a relationship, but ask yourself whether your life is set up for one. You don’t have to find those hacksaw snores adorable, but they shouldn’t grate your nerves to the point of wanting to smother him with a pillow. If you’re in a relationship with a man, you have to be okay with his less-than-perfection. You focus on his sense of humor and great kisses…and overlook his sloppy habits or snoring. If it’s been a while since you dated, it may be easy for you to only see a man’s good qualities. You just aren’t ready for a relationship. You should want to be the best partner possible if you really care about this person.īut if you’re not up for it, there’s nothing wrong with it. You have to be willing to recognize your flaws and want to make an effort to improve on them. Are You Okay with Working to Be the Best Partner Possible?Ī relationship takes work. With settling, you’re giving up something entirely for your partner’s happiness. With compromise, you’re both giving up a little something so the two of you can be somewhat happy. ![]() Realize, though, that there is a fine line between compromising and settling. ![]() You have to really care about someone to be willing to sacrifice your perfect scenario so that both of you can be at least a little content with the outcome. That means that you won’t always get your way…and neither will he. Are You Willing to Compromise on Things?Ī healthy relationship involves compromise on both people’s parts. You may or may not be at a point in your life where you’re ready to give up what you have for this, so consider your answer to this question carefully. You’ll have to work at being a good partner. It won’t all be roses and unicorns in the early days, he may whisk you off of your feet, but as you grow into a settled relationship, there will be more hanging out at home. Consider whether you are willing to give up your evenings out with the girls or the time you relish curled up with a good book to spend time with someone special. Do You Have the Time and Energy to Put into a Relationship? Ask yourself the following questions to know whether you’re even ready for a relationship at this point in your life. It’s one thing to fantasize about having a boyfriend, especially if you have been hurt in a past long-term relationship and are ready to try again, but consider what it really requires. Before you worry about whether he’s showing signs he wants you to be his girlfriend, consider what YOU want. ![]()
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