Settling doesn’t always look like staying in a terrible relationship. Sometimes it looks like staying in a relationship that is almost enough.
You love him. There are good moments. You can see the potential. But somewhere underneath it all is the quiet feeling that you’re not getting the love, consistency, connection, or partnership you truly want.
These 10 signs can help you distinguish between the normal compromises of a healthy relationship and repeatedly compromising what you want. You may be settling if…
1 - You make excuses for inconsistency.
2 - You’re afraid to ask for what you want.
3 - You give more than you receive.
4 - You keep waiting for things to change.
5 - You feel lonely even when you’re together.
6 - You minimize your needs to avoid conflict.
7 - You’re more attached to his potential than his reality.
8 - You question whether you’re asking for too much.
9 - You don’t feel prioritized.
10- Deep down, you know you want more.
Donna Lucarini-Sims
As someone who has settled for less than the love and partnership I truly wanted, I know how lonely that can feel. I now coach women to stop settling for less than what they want in love and start experiencing real connection where they are seen, heard, valued, and prioritized.
