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There’s a Right and Wrong Way to Prioritize Relationships
It’s always good to be thankful for the people in your life and to celebrate their impact in your life as they celebrate your impact in theirs. It’s a beautiful thing.
I believe I’ve shared it in writing but I’ll say it now: relationships are probably the most important things for a human being. We aren’t like other animals who don’t need to pair-bond, we definitely need it. Animals don’t have attachment styles problems like humans do.
Some of us may typify the lone wolf trope but even the wolf eventually returns to the pack. Humans have to return to their community even more so, despite our desperation to stay away from one another at times.
Socialization is a big deal for us and it can make or break the human child. There are so many factors to consider in terms of the influence other people have on us that we could talk about it until we’re dead.
As a result, it is natural for us to want and prioritize our romantic relationships. However, like anything else in life you can go overboard. And because relationships are such a desirable thing, especially romantic ones, overboard can be easily seen as normal and healthy.
I’ll cut right to the point. If you prioritize relationships over yourself, you’re screwed. Think about the ramifications of…
