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Writer's pictureCheron K. Griffin

The Dangers of Playing It Safe: How Staying in Your Comfort Zone Can Hold You Back


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Authenticity in Relationships: Prioritizing Self-Awareness and Happiness


Many individuals have been conditioned to adopt a "play it safe" approach when it comes to relationships. It's not uncommon for me to hear women express that they've been encouraged to pursue higher education to seek out a partner who can provide for them financially. Similarly, many men are taught to prioritize finding a partner who embodies the qualities of an ideal mother figure for raising children. While playing it safe may offer certain advantages, it can also result in a stagnant and unfulfilling existence spent with a partner whom you neither genuinely like nor love within the confines of your home. Despite maintaining a façade of happiness in public, characterized by smiling faces, hand-holding, and occasional gazes, the reality may be far from satisfying or meaningful.


Choosing the safe route often leads to a life devoid of fulfillment and happiness for many. Staying together solely for the sake of the children is often glamorized, but the reality is far from ideal. It becomes a breeding ground for discontentment, leaving both children and parents feeling unfulfilled and emotionally unhealthy. Despite the belief that staying together is in the family's best interest, it can actually be quite detrimental. Children raised in such environments often harbor resentment, forced to live a lie instead of experiencing the beauty of genuine love and compatibility within the family unit.


In conclusion, a relationship should complement your life rather than define it entirely. While it's natural for women to seek providers and men to desire nurturing partners, authenticity should remain at the heart of any relationship. Understanding your own needs and desires is paramount, rather than solely adhering to external expectations from parents, communities, or religious leaders. You are the protagonist of your own story, and your happiness is of utmost importance. While relationships inevitably encounter challenges, being with the wrong person shouldn't be one of them. Prioritizing self-awareness and authenticity can lead to more fulfilling and harmonious partnerships.


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