The Deal With “Self-Partnering”
Self-partnering is taking control
For some, being called “single” is a way of giving up control. It conjures the concept that, no matter how far you’ve come with your personal work, you aren’t whole until something totally out of your control (finding a partner) has happened. Dr. Louis says that giving yourself the title of self-partnered gives you back control. It says “I’m working on myself. I’m enjoying this season in my life. And maybe it’s not a season. Maybe I’ve chosen this life. Why can’t that be okay? I have the freedom to travel. Go to the movie I want to go to.”