This post feels like the sequel to the last post. The idea of not being so dependent crossed my mind when I read the last post.
I think it's another type of balance that most have a hard time mastering: how do you remain open, available, and connected in a relationship while still remaining whole by yourself?
I think it's easier to try to get your needs satisfied by others than it is to get them from oneself. It's harder to love yourself, turn inward, and be self-reliant. I think people forget that, whether they like it or not, they're in a relationship with themselves. There are disagreements, insecurities, weaknesses, etc. that all require management. There are things about ourselves we don't like, but we still have to deal and compromise. You can't break up with yourself.
I currently have the opposite issue: I forget that I can be open with people and ask for help/ support. I'm too intrapersonal.
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I think it's another type of balance that most have a hard time mastering: how do you remain open, available, and connected in a relationship while still remaining whole by yourself?
I think it's easier to try to get your needs satisfied by others than it is to get them from oneself. It's harder to love yourself, turn inward, and be self-reliant. I think people forget that, whether they like it or not, they're in a relationship with themselves. There are disagreements, insecurities, weaknesses, etc. that all require management. There are things about ourselves we don't like, but we still have to deal and compromise. You can't break up with yourself.
I currently have the opposite issue: I forget that I can be open with people and ask for help/ support. I'm too intrapersonal.
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I think it's a good rule of thumb, but it depends on what you want/need, the situation, what your options are, etc.
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