10 things you should never give up for a relationship

1. YOUR SELF-ESTEEM / CONFIDENCE / SELF-BELIEF

Some relationships bring out the best in us, others leave us feeling unworthy and unsure of ourselves. If you find you are full of self-doubt and are less confident than you were at the beginning of the relationship it might be time to analyze where this decrease has come from. A healthy relationship should provide a solid base from which to explore the world and achieve the best you possibly can. If your relationship is keeping you ‘small’ and diluting your strengths it’s a warning sign to take notice of.

2. YOUR INDEPENDENCE — PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL

Being in a relationship can be a wonderful, loving experience. It’s always important to maintain your independence and resist morphing into one mutual identity. See your friends; enjoy interests that don’t always include your partner and keep a separate bank account for yourself. Independence is healthy and always helps you feel you are in the relationship because you want to be not because you need to be.

3. YOUR RIGHT TO DECIDE FOR YOURSELF — FREEDOM OF CHOICE

Never give up your opinions and freedom of choice to keep another person happy. Compromise is…