Me? I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you.
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Quotes tagged ‘Relationships’
Are you just looking for someone to fill a void? Are you always after people who could potentially be your next projects? We are often attracted to people we want to ‘fix’ as a way of avoiding what needs to be ‘fixed’ in our own lives. They are great distractions but, there is no one out there who c…
Do you know who you are looking for, or will you settle for the first person who pays attention to you? As a human, I know you love attention, but you are better than that.
You committed to the things you are passionate about? Is there even anything in your life you are passionate about other than finding a relationship? Have you ever put off your morning run or been late for work because you wanted to continue cuddling? Commitment to yourself is something you must mas…
You love yourself? I mean, for real. Spend a day in your own shoes, and listen to the things you tell yourself. Do you put yourself down often? If you cannot speak to yourself in a kind way, why would you expect someone else to treat you kindly?
Would I be proud to introduce this person as my partner? When you get into a new relationship, eventually, you’ll have to introduce them to everyone in your life. Are you excited about this? If the answer is no, I’d run.
Am I really interested in this person? I, for one, have made the mistake of dating someone just because. I was bored and confused and blinded to the fact that they were completely wrong for me. They were great; they just weren’t great for me. I was more interested in telling them about myself, than…
Does this person bring out the best in me? How do you feel when you’re with them? How do you behave? Are you able to be your complete self?
What characteristics am I looking for in a partner? Confidence? Sense of humor? Humility? Kindness? Motivation? Hard work? Does your prospective partner embody most of these characteristics?
Do I love myself? If you don’t feel deserving of love, you might doubt or deny the love you receive from someone else, which can be extremely frustrating for them.
What do I want out of this relationship? Maybe you’re looking for support. Maybe you’re looking for companionship or love. Maybe you’re looking for a best friend. Maybe you’re simply looking for a ‘good time.’ Again, it’s important to determine these things before entering into a new relationship.
Do they share my morals? How do they treat other people in their life? How do they look at the world? What are they passionate about? And if you’re looking to settle down with this person: What will they teach their children? Is it the same thing you would want your own children to learn?
What kind of relationship am I looking for? In other words, how serious do you want it to be? This is important, not only for your own sake, but for the sake of your new, potential partner. Are you looking for a fun fling? Or are you ready to settle down?
What did not work in past relationships? Perhaps you sacrificed too much for your last partner. Perhaps it lacked trust or honesty. Maybe your relationship didn’t work because of the distance. Make a list of all the things that went wrong in your prior relationships and find solutions.
Am I truly over my ex? To make #1 more specific, ask yourself this. Do not enter a new relationship if your answer is no, and you secretly want your ex back.
What should he be willing to do to woo you? (Should he pursue you? Give you expensive gifts?)
Can you help a man build his dream? Can you adapt to his plan?
Do you mind if he’s a divorcé or has kids?
Does he have to be religious/ spiritual?
Do you want a man who wants kids and is family oriented?