9 Things you should never sacrifice for a relationship?

 

You should love yourself before you love anyone else. When you love yourself, you realise your self-worth. And when you realise your self-worth, you take a stand for your individual self. Yes, putting yourself before others is not selfish. When you love yourself, you learn to respect yourself, establish your own identity, and are not defined by your relationship or partner. In fact, you have a personality and identity of your own, and you should take a stand for yourself. 

Coming to relationships, all the relationships require commitment and effort to keep them alive and going. Relationships also require some compromise and sacrifice to keep them going. But there are certain things you should never sacrifice for a relationship, no matter how important the other person is. And if you do so, you end up losing yourself.

 1.your beliefs 

You are an individual who is respected in your circle for the independence of your thoughts, beliefs and values, and it defines who you are. So, if your partner or your relationship expects you to sacrifice your beliefs and fundamental values, it is an alarming sign.

 2.     Your independence

It is true your love your partner, and you are too giving in your relationship. But it doesn’t mean you should leave everything like your job and your financial security, and become dependent on your partner. It is not worth sacrificing your independence for anyone. 

 3.     You family

You are here because of your family, and your family is first. If your relationship creates a situation or your partner expects you to give up your family for the sake of the relationship, it is too big a compromise and is clearly, uncalled for.  

 4.     Your friends

Like your family, your friends are your first line of defence and your social support system. So, how do you intend to compromise and sacrifice your friends for a relationship? Never do that!

 5.     Your relationship with yourself

You have a relationship with yourself first before anyone else. So, if your partner or spouse doesn’t allow you to enjoy your relationship with yourself, it is a kind of sacrifice that you are making in your relationship.

 6.     Your interests and hobbies

Everyone has a passion and hobbies that they should diligently follow. But sometimes, relationship commitments keep you away from pursuing them. And it is okay, it is for some time. But if it has become a lifetime since you have found time to pursue your interests and hobbies, and your partner is asking you to give up them, it is a sign of compromise that you are making. Such a relationship is not worth it. 

 7.     Your dreams and desires

Every person had their own dreams and desires that they aim to achieve and swear by. So what's yours? Did you lose them chasing your relationship, keeping it perfect while ignoring your own dreams and desires? If that's the case, you are sacrificing a lot for your relationship, and it is something not good for your own mental well-being. 

8.     Your desire to travel

There are several benefits of travelling, and if you want to travel the world, but your partner always comes in between your desire and you, it is the time to rethink your relationship. In fact, they should be the first person to support you for your cause and not be an impediment. 

 9.     Your religious beliefs

Everyone belongs to or identifies with certain religious beliefs. Most of the time, your partner expects you to give up those and even stand up against your spiritual belief. And even after repeated attempts, your end up compromising on the same, you are sacrificing the most important thing. 

 So, why it is important not to compromise and sacrifice a few things in a relationship? When your relationship becomes full of compromise and sacrifice, you become a slave to your relationships, you stop enjoying your relationship, and your start to lose your peace of mind. And in such a case, love is the first thing to go. Also, when your relationship is full of compromises, your start to develop resentment and ego. Here is how to let go of resentment!

 So now you the things you should never sacrifice for a relationship, you should strive to correct them and achieve consonance. After all, your relationship with yourself and your well-being is as important as your relationship.