Does Your Partner Treat You Like Property?
When people project entitlement, it can make their partner feel more like property than an autonomous person.
Nearly all of us who have been in a marriage or long term relationship have had the feeling of being controlled at one point or another. Sometimes it is very direct, but more often it is indirect and/or passive-aggressive.
What Relationships are Supposed to Be
At a basic level, healthy relationships should create value for all of the people involved. There will certainly be ups and downs, but the value we receive in the form of happiness and companionship should exceed the amount of effort and resources that need to be invested.
There should be an continual, judgment-free dialogue of needs and desires between both people in the relationship.
With That Said …
Think about what happens when you first connect with someone special and feel that ‘New Relationship Energy’ (NRE) …
Excitement is High: Each new experience creates new sensations of positive energy. The kisses are passionate, the sex is hot, and the ‘feels’ are completely present.
