RETHINKING ROMANCE
The New Non-Negotiables
The old criteria for choosing a partner is exactly that! Old, out dated, areva durche, sayonara, adios, good bye!
The indicators of looks, possessions and finances, while important, don’t necessarily ensure a healthy, happy, long term relationship.
When searching for a soul mate, the time has come to be asking different questions.
Instead of is he/she good looking, we could be asking if he/she is attractive on the inside?
Yes he/she can manage their own company, but can he/she handle their own feelings?
Can he/she show empathy, display authentic feelings, and genuinely love him/herself?
Of course, it totally depends on what you are looking for in a partner. We are all different, and what is important to one person may not be of value to another. And true, we are absolutely not all searching for a long term relationship.
However, if an individual is considering another person for the long run, the time may have come to dig a little deeper.
Consider the following:
Does the person bring out the best in you?
Is the person flexible? Can they handle shades of grey and ambivalence?