return2ozma@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 6 months agoWhat's a life lesson you learned the hard way that you'd want to share with others to help them avoid the same mistake?message-squaremessage-square12fedilinkarrow-up10arrow-down10
arrow-up10arrow-down1message-squareWhat's a life lesson you learned the hard way that you'd want to share with others to help them avoid the same mistake?return2ozma@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 6 months agomessage-square12fedilink
minus-squarejqubed@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·6 months agoIf you’re falling in love with someone who’s “perfect” you’re probably falling in love with someone who only exists in your head and not the real person. That’s a disservice to everyone involved.
minus-squareintensely_human@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up1·6 months agoAlso, if your parents were abusive, be deeply skeptical of “love at first sight”. The most amazing connection I ever had with a partner led to the worst abuse I’ve ever experienced.
If you’re falling in love with someone who’s “perfect” you’re probably falling in love with someone who only exists in your head and not the real person. That’s a disservice to everyone involved.
Also, if your parents were abusive, be deeply skeptical of “love at first sight”.
The most amazing connection I ever had with a partner led to the worst abuse I’ve ever experienced.