Are you fixing the fight or just shrinking yourself?

I used to think the way to fix conflict was to give in. He’s late? I wait. He snaps? I stay calm. I bend until I break, hoping he’ll understand how much I care. But the truth? That only built resentment. One time I brought it up—calm, clear. Instead of saying “I’ll try harder,” he shared his live location every time he left. That tiny action solved the real issue: I didn’t want him to be perfect, I just didn’t want to feel powerless. Love isn’t about shrinking yourself—it’s about solving problems together. Don’t choose the smaller cake. Just go buy more. #relationshipgoals #selfrespect #datingtips