This is where I made the most mistakes in the past. If you consider it your mission to be responsible for the happiness of the other, no matter what, you’re already doing it wrong. You will always burn out, and it will backfire eventually.

A healthy relationship consists of two individual people who are responsible for their own happiness. If both parties step into a relationship already happy on their own, that’s a solid foundation.

You want each other (very much even), but you don’t NEED each other. Needing someone else in order to be happy puts too much pressure on the other person.

A partner should compliment an already fulfilling life. You need to have your own vision, your own meaningful projects, your own time. These are also the best things to share with someone like-minded.

A great article with many good points.
Thank you, Jon!