Many relationships fail because of a lack of communication. People don't dare to talk about their wishes and problems for fear of rejection or misunderstanding.

But the desire for a new relationship alone does not solve the problem. Because if you do not recognize your own patterns, you will carry them over into the next relationship and fail again.

Every partnership is an opportunity for self-knowledge.

Our partner is a mirror that shows us our own strengths and weaknesses. To have a happy relationship, we must learn to love and value ourselves.

True love can only arise when we are at peace with ourselves. Those who hate themselves or are dissatisfied cannot transfer these feelings to others.

We often confuse love with the feeling of security or validation.

We look for strengths in our partner that we do not have ourselves and are inevitably disappointed.

The solution lies in working on ourselves.

Only if we know our own needs and expectations and learn to fulfill them ourselves can we have a happy relationship.

In summary:

• Communication is key in any relationship.
• Get to know and love yourself.
• Don’t expect your partner to fulfill your needs.
• Work on yourself to live a happy and contented life.

Author: Paul Röhrig