SUNDAY ‘NOIRE: 6 Lies We Tell Ourselves About How To Be Happy

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2.) A Partner Will Make You Whole

This is one of the most dangerous lies we’re told: that a romantic partner will fix our lives, make us whole and fulfill the role of partner, best friend and family. That expectation is a recipe for misery. One person cannot be everything and everyone to you. But the belief that they should be could lead you to stop putting time into your other relationships. And when it turns out your partner cannot replace your best friends, your mentor or your therapist, you’ll wind up disappointed in them and you’ll wind up lonely. Maintaining several close and fulfilling relationships in your life – including platonic ones – is important to experiencing joy.

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