The length of a relationship, and how well you both have connected over the years,be it two friends or partners determines the strength of your relationship.
Do you respect each others boundaries well? Do you openly share your life with each other, or try to paint a picture that’s glossy all the time?
You may have spent decades in a relationship but there comes a time you would want to evaluate,if you have come together or fallen apart.
In every relationship there is a lot of expectations,commitments,emotions,compassion and involvement required.
We all go through ups and downs in life.How we have come out of it is what matters.
When you tolerate too much you end up giving out a wrong signal and thus you get treated in the same manner repeatedly.
Did you compromise alone or both of you shared the burden?
Its not necessary things remain the same as it had all begun once.
Lot of things change over a period of time.
In a relationship one could be a controller\egoistic or an abuser or a manipulator but unfortunately they never see their own fault as they busy pointing their fingers on the other person.
It gets important to set standards in a relationship.That way the other person knows how much you can “give in”or “be pushed”.
Setting standards is a great idea,but how many follow it?
It’s easy to say get immune to others opinions and you will no more feel like a victim.Ignoring is not a solution it’s only further allowing them to treat you worse.
You cannot be the person you are not for very long.
Trying to be somebody else is the beginning of the failure of that relationship.
Do not sacrifice your future brooding over your past and compromising your present.
Making identity for yourself is important as it can only be made and not be found.
People may point fingers at the decision you make but will never accept that they are the reason for the change.
Be proud of yourself because when you fell apart,you picked yourself up and made the right choice for yourself.
It’s never too late to begin something new.All you need is to prepare yourself for the change,the worst is over and the new beginning is fully in your control.
You will find way or will learn to build one.
Move on.
Stagnant water loses its purity so be the flowing water and enjoy the journey.
Setting boundaries is the key and nobody can do that for you.
Love yourself it’s not being selfish ❤️
Blessmesai 
True! Never let yourself down for others, always take a stand against what is wrong, as it is your life and you have to make the best out of it. Do not let others rule you as you are the ruler of your own. Very well written… It is inspiring.
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