Signs You Might Be Settling For The Wrong Guy
Finding your other half can happen at any age or stage of your life. It’s an amazing feeling to know that you’ve found your person. Choosing the right partner adds value and joy to your life, in a way that nothing else can. But, for some people, finding love can be a box to check off on their list. Here are some signs that you might be settling in your relationship.
YOU DON’T WANT TO BE ALONE
If you’d rather be with the wrong person than be alone, then you might be settling. Of course it can get lonely to be single, but sometimes you can feel more lonely in the wrong relationship than if you were actually alone.
YOUR BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IS TICKING
Wanting to reach specific milestones by a certain age can be causing you to settle with the wrong partner. Getting married, buying a house, or having kids are things that many people want. As exciting and amazing as all of these things are, they are equally as expensive, stressful and time consuming. So, choosing the wrong partner will only take away from the beauty of these milestones.
YOU’RE TRYING TO CHANGE THEM
When you’re in a relationship, it’s normal to change a little. You might pick up their healthy habits, listen to their favorite music, or even find motivation to get that promotion at work. But, if you’re trying to change your partner to become more ideal for you, then you’re probably settling.
YOU THINK THEY “LOOK GOOD ON PAPER”
When thinking about what you love about your partner, what things come to mind? Is it the way they look at you when you’re talking? Is it their honesty, their shared values, and their ability to make you laugh in any situation? Hopefully your list looks something like this. But, if you’re thinking about their lifestyle, job, finances, or social life, then you might be settling for comfort rather than connection. How they look on paper should be the cherry on top.
YOU’VE NEVER DATED OTHER PEOPLE
You don’t always have to kiss lots of frogs to find your prince, but you should at least kiss a few. If you never dated anyone else, or settled down with the first person who took you on more than one date, you might be settling.
YOU DON’T THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER
Sometimes your confidence level can have a lot to do with why you’re settling. If you don’t think you’re attractive enough, smart enough, or successful enough for someone better, then it might feel scary to leave your current situation.
