So many people nowadays hold themselves to these crazy strict dating rules like “never EVER under any circumstances reach out to an ex” or “if they wanted to they would so don’t bother chasing them”. I get it because I have adhered to these rules too in an effort to protect myself from getting hurt and hold onto my “dignity” and ensure the other person is interested before being too vulnerable, but I’m starting to wonder if it’s only resulted in killing what could’ve been healthy and promising relationships.
I get that people don’t want to get hurt and that they want to find someone who respects them in a relationship. But shouldn’t there be at least some room for mistakes? People, emotions, dating, and relationships are complicated. It’s not all black and white. Sometimes someone may break up with you and later regret it but be too nervous to reach back out and make amends. Someone may be super interested in you but other things are going on in their life that make you perceive them as uninterested, but if you just give them a chance you could build something beautiful.
How does one draw the line between self respect and pride? Are we missing out on people because we’re being way too prideful? Shouldn’t our self worth be built in something stronger than how someone else may perceive us if we choose to be vulnerable with our emotions and choose to forgive?
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