When You Love Someone, You Don’t Take Your Frustrations Out On Them
When you’re upset with yourself, don’t take it out on your partner.
By Holly Riordan
When you’re upset with yourself, don’t lash out on the person closest to you. Don’t turn them into a punching bag because you aren’t sure how else to deal with your pain. Don’t treat them like the bad guy when they haven’t done anything wrong.
When you’re upset with yourself, don’t take it out on your partner. Don’t turn every situation around to pin the blame on them. Don’t assume they’re the reason for your unhappiness when it has absolutely nothing to do with them, when they’re the only bright spot in your week, when your pain is internal.
Despite what some people will tell you, your person is not responsible for your happiness. They can only do so much. The rest is up to you. If you’re unhappy with your career or your friendships or yourself, it’s up to you to make changes. It’s up to you to fix the problem areas in your life.
Your person isn’t supposed to save you. They’re supposed to support you. They’re supposed to encourage you to make changes that will lead to your happiness. They’re supposed to be your reminder you can accomplish great things.
