When romantic partners are both bettering themselves while together, the relationship lasts longer, feels better, and stays stable more frequently. Two emotionally intelligent people are better than one, so if you are on a path towards self-improvement, make sure you do everything you can to encourage your partner to do the same. Seeing them thrive can actually inspire you to do better for yourself, especially during stressful, challenging times.
Changing Yourself for a Relationship
Self-improvement is something that initiates a lot of change in your life. The problem is that being in a relationship does that too. It can be difficult to recognize when you are changing because you are becoming a better you and when you are changing yourself for a relationship.
This is why it’s important to set goals for yourself and for the relationship. Goal-setting is something that allows you to keep track of yourself, your wants, and your needs. Allow yourself time for self-reflection in order to look back and see how far you’ve come since being in a relationship and how far you think you have left to go. If you need additional information, you can always refer to the book Grit & Grace: 7 Steps to Survive Heartbreak. It’s a great place to start if you want to learn more about how much we change while in relationships.
