Applying principles of a healthy relationship

Understand that the principles of a healthy relationship can apply to ALL relationships, not just relationships with your significant other.

For example, some people realize later on that they cannot actually live with their partner, especially if the way they live in a household is very different i.e. dishes in the sink, toilet seats left up, organization of the closet, assignment of chores, managing finances, etc.

This applies to parent-children relationships, too. Kids grow up, learn they have their own lives, and gain their own preferences—and that’s okay.

Sometimes, people choose to find their own place to maintain good relationships with their parents and/or siblings; and sometimes they choose to stay and try to make things work because it’s what’s best for the entire family; whatever works for each relationship, right?

I hope you keep in mind solutions are different, there’s never a one-size-fits-all solution. They depend on the outcome you want, the willingness of people to communicate, the resources you have, the mental and emotional health you want to nurture, and the relationships you want to keep.

Do not allow people to gaslight you into thinking you’re a bad person for prioritizing what’s best. You are NOT a bad person for choosing a solution that you think is best for YOUR situation.