I really like how you said "The compromise we make for almost often eats away at our fulfillment, our peace, our authenticity. " Yes! When we're in those types of relationships we end up almost wearing a mask because we are trying to make that "almost" fit us. Like a pair of shoes that's a little too tight. Sure, we could wear them for the day but over time it becomes more and more glaring that it isn't the right fit.
i just left my partner of almost 3 years, and just turned 30. no kids. i was terrified. but it was the most 'almost' relationship ive ever had, and it was eating away at my fulfillment, peace, and authenticity 100%. Thank you for making me feel seen today, and thank you for your podcast appearances & book that helped me find the courage and confidence to leave my relationship.
I keep coming back to this post because the resonance is outstanding. I'm presently in a season where I need to shed an 'almost' relationship. It's a challenge. Why? There's so much that I enjoy about what we have, and so much that I wish and hope was different - but know it won't amount to what I truly know I deserve. Sad thing is, I've been here before. Its all too familiar 😕 and honestly I'm over it. I'm enlightened enough to know that I shouldn't destroy my peace and sabotage my self-worth for anything that amounts to just 'almost'. Its a shedding season, this relationship is the final stop. God, please help me 🙏🏽
I loved this! It made me think of all of the almosts that happened to me that were actually like a saving grace. I almost stayed with my ex husband after he tried to apologise. I almost gave up on my dream of owning my studio. I almost closed down my studio instead of selling it for a profit. I almost let someone walk all over me again, because that would have kept the “peace”. Some almosts are good as they are! ☺️
I really like how you said "The compromise we make for almost often eats away at our fulfillment, our peace, our authenticity. " Yes! When we're in those types of relationships we end up almost wearing a mask because we are trying to make that "almost" fit us. Like a pair of shoes that's a little too tight. Sure, we could wear them for the day but over time it becomes more and more glaring that it isn't the right fit.
and if we wear those shoes for too long it can damage our body, which is why its important to get in touch with what our body is telling us!
Exactly!
i just left my partner of almost 3 years, and just turned 30. no kids. i was terrified. but it was the most 'almost' relationship ive ever had, and it was eating away at my fulfillment, peace, and authenticity 100%. Thank you for making me feel seen today, and thank you for your podcast appearances & book that helped me find the courage and confidence to leave my relationship.
I keep coming back to this post because the resonance is outstanding. I'm presently in a season where I need to shed an 'almost' relationship. It's a challenge. Why? There's so much that I enjoy about what we have, and so much that I wish and hope was different - but know it won't amount to what I truly know I deserve. Sad thing is, I've been here before. Its all too familiar 😕 and honestly I'm over it. I'm enlightened enough to know that I shouldn't destroy my peace and sabotage my self-worth for anything that amounts to just 'almost'. Its a shedding season, this relationship is the final stop. God, please help me 🙏🏽
I loved this! It made me think of all of the almosts that happened to me that were actually like a saving grace. I almost stayed with my ex husband after he tried to apologise. I almost gave up on my dream of owning my studio. I almost closed down my studio instead of selling it for a profit. I almost let someone walk all over me again, because that would have kept the “peace”. Some almosts are good as they are! ☺️
So true, so powerful, so succinct 👌