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[–] AlexLost@lemmy.world 35 points 5 days ago (1 children)

A partner won't fix you, or at least you shouldn't expect them to. A partner is there to support you in good times and bad. A crutch to lean on when you need it. Someone to comfort you when you need it. They aren't some magic tool to correct issues you might have.

[–] Demdaru@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

However partner can be a driving force for you to start fighting for yourself - an external motivation. And partner can offer a boost to perceived self worth. Enough to enable you to try to fight for yourself.

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

A partner can also the source of your misery and separating yourself from them can finally allow you to respect yourself.

[–] Demdaru@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I wanted to argue. I really did. I hate it and I don't want to connect partner as a word to abusive fucks you mention. But I cannot as they are included. Have an updoot and know you ruined my day ;-;

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

haha, it gets worse. you can have a partner who was wonderful and morphs into an abusive horrible person over time, because they become unhappy with their life and you become their punching bag.