Balancing Life and Romance

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Wake up, work, sleep, then repeat. Many of our lives are cycling in a similar routine and stepping out of it seems like the destruction of what has been working well continuously as a daily routine. One of the most common reasons for an individual to reject entering into relationships and the dating world, in general, is the amount of time, effort, and alternation of daily routine it will entail. Our society frequently puts career first and dating second. But can’t we just have it all? Let our daily life essential tasks and romance coexist?

We actually can as long as we plan things out and handle the logistics of how to make it work.

Here are some tips to seek the balance between love and career.

Setting Boundaries:

Yes, it’s scary to have boundaries when you have only been seeing someone for a short period of time, but boundaries can in fact help you grow closer with your partner. Having independence over your life and decision in addition to respecting your partner’s independence can go a long way in a relationship. When there is space between you and your partner, you will have the chance to explore hobbies, grow as an individual, and preserve your individuality. As a couple, both of you will have less likelihood of losing yourself in a relationship and knowing more about what each of you is truly looking for in a relationship.

Don’t be Afraid to Say No:

Have you found yourself constantly prioritizing your partner’s plans with you even though you have already scheduled other plans with your family and friends beforehand? Of course, your partner is very important to you but saying no to dinner plans you truly can’t make give you more freedom and choices in life. A certain level of prioritizing and sacrifice for your partner is healthy but when you put your partner before you, you may feel an imbalance in your relationship and a feeling of losing your self-autonomy. Learning to say no can help when necessary can help the relationship become more steady.

Have important conversations:

Being communicative is key to a relationship. Having important conversations early and frequently can also shorten the distance between two people even though both of you are busy individuals. After you agree on dating core values with your partner, you and your partner will respect each other more. You will also be able to determine whether you and your partner are compatible as a couple and address potential relationship roadblocks that could come up in the future.

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