Have you ever said “it’s fine” when something actually hurt you, just because you did not want to upset your partner? Or cancelled your own plans because you felt guilty about spending time away from them?
These things can seem harmless when you are in love. You want your partner to feel understood, you want fewer arguments and you want the relationship to work. But sometimes, in trying to be the perfect partner, you slowly stop being yourself.
You may not notice it immediately. It happens through small compromises, unspoken feelings and the constant need to get everything right. Here are five ways it can happen.
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