Number 5: It feels like you’re in a one-sided relationship.
Every relationship has its own unique dynamics, so the give-and-take is rarely a perfect 50-50 split. It’s almost never that neat. But at its core, a healthy relationship involves both parties giving and taking. So, if it feels like you’re doing all the work while your partner just goes along without pitching in, it’s not really a romantic relationship. It’s more like a master-servant setup. Keep an eye on imbalances and goals, too. If your partner is affectionate but gets disinterested or annoyed when you talk about the future with them, take note.
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Number 6: It’s challenging to have hard conversations with them.
Can you talk about anything with your partner? Or does your every comment make them defensive? Like, if you share your frustration about the relationship and they brush off your feelings, maybe even hint you’re the problem or too sensitive, what they really want to tell you is, “I don’t want to take responsibility for anything here.” It just means they’re pinning their bad behavior on you so they don’t have to take responsibility and grow up. A person who loves you will own up to their faults and work on them with you. They won’t just deflect blame onto you and make you feel guilty for having valid emotions.
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