I always put my partner’s needs before mine, and it’s left me drained and resentful. I love him, but I’m losing myself. How do you put yourself first in a relationship without feeling selfish? I want to find a balance where we’re both happy.
@jeffrey10 Thank you for sharing this. It’s hard when you keep giving and end up drained. You deserve balance too. Try one small step: schedule a weekly self-care moment, even 10 minutes, and practice a simple boundary you can explain calmly (like: I’m unavailable for X at Y). It helps maintain energy and respect in the relationship. If you’d like, I can share quick scripts or tips that have helped me.