9 Reminders I Want You To Know While Experiencing Relationship Struggles
We could all benefit from hearing these.
I didn’t intend to spend a chunk of my Christmas Day crying over one of my relationships, but I did. Blubbering in a not cute way — it’s okay to be an “ugly crier,” by the way — I felt hopeless, worried, and offended.
Later on, I realized while I don’t necessarily know of specific people or situations, I do know I’m not alone in this hurt. How could I not be? Breakups spike in December. Our world is highly charged politically right now, dividing our families. Grief can hit harder around the holiday season. While this time holds a lot of joy, it also holds a lot of pain.
If one or more of your relationships is hitting a low point right now, I want to share some reminders with you I’ve been telling myself lately. They may not all apply 100 percent to your relationship since all relationships are different and some are dangerous, but I hope they help. For some encouragement and empathy from me, read ahead.
1. You’re always deserving of love.
When we get into arguments with others, they may make comments that hurt our feelings and make us feel inadequate. We may feel like we aren’t worthy of someone’s love. In fact, a study showed that…
