How frequently do you hear someone suggest that you marry your best friend? After encountering serious relationship setbacks, I have understood that choosing an attractive mannequin for a partner isn’t always a good idea. Looks can be deceiving.
From what I’ve heard growing up, I’ve always believed that being in a relationship entailed making an effort to live up to your partner’s expectations. To make a favorable impression, which implies that you continually live in terror that your partner might terminate the relationship if you don’t behave or dress a certain way.
Mutual respect, honesty, support, and appreciation are the foundation of a healthy partnership. The experience of dating should bring you joy and comfort. A place you can come to after a hard day and take pleasure in lounging around in your comfy pajamas without attempting to look seductive. Or have the guts to go without makeup and not feel self-conscious about your wrinkles or the dark circles under your eyes.
When I chose my partner, I thought that as a woman, I should live up to my partner’s expectations and always act ladylike whilst juggling my studies, family, child, and household. I would never feel confident in my skin and felt as if he was scrutinizing me for not looking presentable. Thus, I would wake up early in the morning to do my hair, put on my makeup, and dress very nicely…
