Maintaining a "Me" within a "We"

I was thinking today about how important it is to maintain a sense of self and individuality when in a relationship. What I am talking about is maintaining a sense of identity. When we are in a relationship we take on another role of being someone’s boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, or husband. When we take on this role it is easy to lose a sense of ourselves. So how do we find a balance between nurturing ourselves and our relationships? The first step is to focus on self-care. It is important to know what you as an individual need in order to reduce stress. For some, this could mean going to the gym. For others, it could be spending time with friends or reading a book.

Remember too that sharing your interests with your partner allows for opportunity to increase intimacy. Whatever your method of coping with stress, striking a balance between your “we” time and your “me” time will mean a happier and more fulfilling relationship.  Consider what your interests are and how best to incorporate time for yourself in your relationship.