One of the hardest decision in our lives is knowing when to leave a relationship, specially for women. Women have been educated to endure, to please and to think more about others than about themselves. That is why when they finally decide to leave a relationship, things have deteriorated greatly. The emotional cost is high! Therefore, we suggest to adopt a prevention focus when choosing a partner.
A prevention focus means following four simple rules:
1. Be aware that choosing a partner is a decision that can have a huge impact in your life.
2. Work in your self-esteem. Having a high self-esteem will prevent you from jumping into a romantic relationship with the first person that crosses your path.
3. Take time to know better the person you are dating before establishing a love relationship. Know about how he/she behaved in past relationships in order to identify patterns. After all, the probability to repeat this behaviors is high. Observe his/her attitudes toward gender equality, beliefs about roles in a couple, lifestyles, etc.
4. Be clear since the beginning about the things that are important for you and that are non-negotiable. After all, having a partner doesn't mean you have to abandon your life as it was before. In other words, do not isolate yourself. Isolation takes place in abusive relationships.
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