I think the degree of vulnerability and detail depends on both individuals and the safety of the dynamic.
Setting boundaries around how much and how quickly you share can benefit everyone involved.
Why do I want to be in a long term-relationship?
(Running away, deep meaningful connection, boredom, pressure/expectations etc.)
What do I expect from myself and others?
What is my goal with this relationship?
Is this the right person for this journey?
Am I aware of my wounds and triggers?
Do I have the capacity to be a good partner right now?
she shared with Bored Panda.
Be honest with yourself, do you have red flags?
Do you know yourself enough to choose (or be) the right partner?
you’re free to find more of her work on herwebsite, herInstagramand herSubstack.
In any normal relationship, your partner should bring youjoy.
However, these littleissuesdont just disappear, unless you make a conscious effort to make your peace with them.
Once you start thinking about bigger commitments, what once was a minor annoyance can spiral out of control.
This story is a particularly blatant example of this.
This is the most glaring issue in this relationship.
He needs to understand that it might not be possible to have this exact job while also having kids.
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