It starts small. You skip your favourite Sunday yoga class because he wants to watch the game. You stop seeing your “loud” friends because they aren’t his vibe. Suddenly, you wake up three years later wondering where your hobbies went.

The Truth: A partner should be an addition to your world, not the center of it. When you shrink yourself to fit into his life, the relationship actually loses its spark. Why? Because you’ve replaced an authentic, vibrant person with a “yes-woman” shadow.

Keep your “squad”: Your friends knew you before him; they are your emotional safety net.

Protect your passions: If you loved painting before him, keep painting. Your interests are what make you attractive.