Deliberately failing in a relationship
Doctor Elizabeth Ochoa of the psychiatric department of Mount Sinai Beth Israel says that there are many people who live in a relationship knowing that it is not good for them. There are many reasons for this. The biggest reason is the fear of being left alone and a failed relationship. They keep on fearing that if they say that their relationship is not good, or that they will not be able to run this relationship then a lot will change.
Is your relationship going well
Many times we are so caught up in emotions that we cannot even think whether our relationship is going well or not. Often, we are afraid to pay attention to such things. But, if your poor relationship is spoiling your health, then ask yourself these questions -- Do you feel satisfaction when you are with your partner, or do you often feel dissatisfied?
- After spending time with your partner, do you usually think of yourself good or bad?
- Do you feel physically or emotionally secure with your partner, or do you feel intimidated?
- Is there a balance of "transaction" in your relationship or do you feel that you are always giving something to the partner and he is always taking something from you?
- Do you think your partner likes you the way you are or do you need to change for that?
