“But he likes alfredo sauce, and I like marinara!”
This was a true conversation between my best friend and I during college, following her return from a good date with a guy who went to our school.
“Well, did you have fun?” I asked. She replied yes, they had a good time, the conversation was easy, and she felt comfortable. “Do you have other things in common?” I continued. She shared they did have a lot of things in common, besides this divisive sauce preference. “Well… do we think we can maybe order separate dishes, or add the sauce on later if you are cooking pasta together?” She sighed, and agreed that was a possible solution.
I use this example in jest, of course, as this is a relatively minor example of the importance of balancing your individual needs in a relationship with the needs of your partner. That being said, balancing individual needs with the demands of a romantic relationship is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and fulfilling partnership. While romantic relationships are built on shared experiences, they also thrive when both partners maintain their individuality and make time for things, and people, that are important to …
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