Personal space in a relationship is key to a healthy union.
Here are five tips to claim yours, even when you live with your partner.
Carve out the time to do the things that makeyouhappiest
First things first, check in with yourself.
Do you have hobbies you used to enjoy that have gotten pushed to the back burner?
Has that passion project you said you were going to finish in quarantine fallen off?
If so, prioritize doing those things solo, and block your personal calendar accordingly.
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The time we spend apart from our relationship can actually add a lot of richness to our time together.
Instead, be direct about how youre feeling, and qualify it.
With these statements, youre taking ownership of your needs and meeting them for yourself, Dr. Skyler adds.
Maybe thats spending time with other people, as a means to serve your social needs.
Your partner cant be your entire social experience.
If so, it may be a signal to reconsider the purpose of the relationship in your life.
Dr. Skyler reiterates we shouldwantto be with the people we love.
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