Do You Think He’s The One?

I WANT to quickly share with you a story about a friend of mine who was devastated by a recent break-up.

The man she was dating told her that he wanted to be with her forever, that she was the one for him.

While they had a rocky relationship from the beginning, she held on to this one promise he made, despite the issues surrounding her.

Now, looking at things from an outside perspective, I saw how he was treating her, how disrespectful he could be, and how he became jealous and angry far too often.

But then, I also know that each relationship has its own dynamics and that the people in it see parts of their partner that touch them deeply that others do not necessarily see.

I equally saw that my friend focused on his good qualities to try and justify the bad behaviour.

Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt it could work out if he changed just a little and he would be your perfect match? Chances are, you have. We all have at one time or another. We fall in love with someone who is just not right for us.

I would like to share a few things I have learned about being in relationships that I really, really wanted to last, but they did not. If I am being really honest, there were red flags along the way that I chose to ignore. These relationships were not right for me, but I did not want to believe it.

Let me share with you some of the things you should watch out for in that type of relationship.
His Behavior Is Not Consistent

Does he seem warm and affectionate some days, moody and distant on others? Does he “disappear” from time to time, not returning texts or calls?

He might not be ready for a serious relationship or he could be hiding something from you. Whatever it is, if you feel instinctively that something is off or wrong, listen, because you are probably right.
You Feel Like You Are Riding An Emotional Roller-Coaster

Does he take you along with him when he is incredibly happy, sad or angry? It is fantastic when he is in a good mood and you get swept up in adventure and romance, but when he is in a bad mood, it is awful.

If he gets easily frustrated, angry, impatient or jealous, it is a sign that he might be struggling with some unresolved issues that will hold him back in a relationship.
You Think You Can Change Him

Most of us are guilty of this. We like being the saviour, the Knight in shining armour helping to turn your love around.

But a good relationship does not need saviours. A good relationship requires two people who are capable of standing on their own feet, willing to grow and willing to rise to the challenge of building something together.

If one of you is not up for the experience, it is best to move on.
You Defend His Actions To Yourself And Others

You see all the best parts of him- his kind heart, intelligence, charm and willingness to try anything.

But then, you see his painful baggage, too much of a stressful childhood, his temper, his jealousy.

You want others to see him how you see him, so you defend him when he says something inappropriate or condescending, or mean, even if it is to you.

If you find yourself defending him more often than enjoying his company, it is not the right relationship for you.
You Are Afraid Of Being Alone

It is a difficult thing to admit the fact that you are still with someone because you do not want the alternative, which is being single and starting all over again. But sometimes, this is what is called for.

You only grow as far as you are willing to grow, and if you choose to remain in a relationship that is not serving you out of fear, you are likely to remain in that state of fear and unhappiness in your relationship.

The pain of getting out of a situation that is not right is brutal, but always leads you to a better place. Just trust in the process.

To the loving relationship we all deserve, good luck in love and life. Cheers!
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