How much time have you spent being single?

If you’re currently single: is it by choice or circumstance?

Do you / did you enjoy single life?

What are / were the pros and cons?

Is / was partnership a goal of yours?

If you’re currently not single: Did your goals change after getting into a relationship?

What are the pros and cons?

  • SharkEatingBreakfastOP
    5·
    7 months ago

    You sound like you’re in a lovely relationship!

    Yes, relationships are compromise. Your goals will change. But it may be for the better or worse, depending on your partner.

    What kind of compromises would you consider healthy vs. unhealthy in a partnership?

    • cobysev@lemmy.worldEnglish
      51·
      7 months ago

      Healthy: Discussing and evaluating goals, dreams, desires, etc. and coming to a mutually beneficial agreement or understanding on a way forward.

      Unhealthy: Being told your dreams/goals/desires/etc. are not reasonable and to give up on them (or change them to the benefit of your partner) for the sake of a continued relationship.

      Yes, sometimes to do have to give up on a dream due to changing situations, and it sucks, but it should always be your decision. If someone gives you the ultimatum (choose me or your dreams), there’s no room for discussion or true compromise.