RELATIONSHIPS
Love-Life Balance: How to Pull Off This Balancing Act
We live in a fast-paced world. If we can’t keep up with the pace, we’re bound to lag and play a long game of catch-up.
Sometimes, this speed bleeds into love. When relationships start, it’s as if you and your partner are on superspeed while the rest of the world is in slow motion.
The rush feels great, but it can become overwhelming. When things move too fast for your liking, you won’t enjoy your relationship as much as you should. Worse, you may feel your identity slowly going down the drain.
And with that, a love-life balance is necessary.
So, how can couples do this balancing act?
What Does This Balance Look Like?
We’ve all heard of work-life balance. The term appears during discussions about self-care. It refers to a harmonious relationship between your personal and professional lives.
Before the pandemic flipped everything upside down, many were about the grind (hard work). Life mainly revolved around work, and for good reason. Most were working hard to secure stable futures.
But then, everything changed when the pandemic attacked.
Gone are the days when an all-work, no-play lifestyle was the main mantra. Most of us now know the value of self-care and mindfulness.
Love-life balance may seem the same, but it operates slightly differently. Work-life balance targets general wellness. Meanwhile, this aims for healthy and happy relationships while pursuing self-growth.
As you pursue your romantic endeavors, your character development remains a priority. Here’s a picture of this balance:
You’re currently thriving at your job. Since it’s demanding, you don’t date someone with an equally taxing workload. Instead, you become mindful and seek a partner who understands your fully-packed professional calendar.
How to Balance Love and Life
Keep the scales balanced through the following steps:
#1: Keep the two-way street open.
Balance is only possible when both parties equally invest in the relationship. If you have your limits, your partner does too. Meet in the middle and communicate your boundaries. Otherwise, you won’t know how things are.
#2: Don’t place your growth on the back burner.
Just because you have a relationship doesn’t mean you should neglect your personal growth. Both can coexist!
Relationships should add to your happiness instead of being the primary source. Don’t revolve your life around it. Other equally significant people and things in life also need your attention, including your family, friends, goals, and hobbies.
#3: Make space for yourselves.
I know you and your partner want to be as close as possible, but trust me, some distance will do you good. It teaches you to value your relationship and keeps things fresh. How? As you accomplish your pursuits, you have plenty to talk about and discover about each other once you reconnect.
Relationships benefit a lot from healthy space. You don’t have to do everything together.
Make no mistake: having a relationship is great! However, don’t forget to look out for yourself. Keeping love and life together is a challenging balancing act, but it’s not impossible to pull off.
