We have been told that our true love is meant to be everything to us. Many of us grew up trusting in a very convincing fairy story: that we can grow up to find The One, get wed, and live happily ever afterward. And, most critically, it helps us to face our feelings of inadequacy and, rather than intimidation and possessiveness, create relationships built on honesty.Ĭhapter 1 – It’s a misconception that all our wishes and demands can be met by one individual. Opening our relationships allows us room for our needs to be discussed. And demanding too much from one partnership will cause the strain to buckle. The reality is, no one individual can satisfy all our wishes and demands. Monogamous marriages are impossible to maintain, as divorce rates indicate. This fairy story, however, clearly does not fit reality. We are told when we grow into adults that we will find our life partners and live peacefully ever after. In your relationship, do you feel frustrated, like something is lacking that you can’t quite explain? Or are you stuck in an adultery cycle against your partners? If so, a monogamous partnership may not accommodate you.
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