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  • Do you expect that someone else will fix your life?

    By

    Réka

    Réka Koszta

    Unrealistic expectations in relationships often include expecting a partner to fix your life. Here’s why that never works.

    One of the most damaging unrealistic expectations in relationships sounds something like this:

    “My life is a disaster. I’m unattractive, unsuccessful, broke — but when I find my perfect match, everything will fall into place and I’ll finally be happy.”

    Or, as phrased in the original list that inspired this mini-series:
    “I want a man who makes me happy and lifts me up.”

    How many of us have entertained this belief at some point? And more importantly — is it realistic?

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  • Unrealistic expectations in relationships (Part 2):

    By

    Réka

    Réka Koszta

    Why People Don’t Change for Love

    For part 1 see:

    https://crystalclearbyreka.blog/relationships/i-want-a-man/

    Unrealistic expectations in relationships often begin with long wish lists — and almost always end in disappointment. When we search for a partner while carrying an extensive checklist, failure is nearly guaranteed.

    Instead, we need to look inward and identify the two or three qualities that are truly essential to us. These core values should be present from the very beginning. No one is perfect — but it is enough if your partner is perfect for you.

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  • I want a man: Unrealistic expectations in relationships

    By

    Réka

    Réka Koszta

    When “Wanting a Man, Not a Baby” backfires

    Unrealistic expectations in relationships are one of the most common — and least discussed — reasons why pair-bonding can feel frustrating, disappointing, or emotionally draining.

    “I want a man, not a baby.”

    I once came across this sentence at the end of a long list written by a woman in her late thirties. The list was titled something like “The Type of Man I Want”. While I no longer remember most of the items, that final statement stayed with me.

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  • Does marriage really matter? It does.

    By

    Réka

    Réka Koszta

    About the (subtle) impact of commitment

    Recently Andrew and I had our wedding. Surrounded only by our immediate family members and a handful of friends, the day was amazing. We wanted to keep it small and eliminate the stress that usually comes with weddings. From the organization of it all to the event itself.

    We already knew a while back that we are committed to each other and are planning to spend our lives in each other’s company. Even before the wedding day we were discussing that the marriage will not make a difference in our lives. As we already knew that we wanted to share our lives. It was more for the family to celebrate us. 

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