Community: A relationship taught me something
Each week, we gather our community’s wisdom. This week, we asked:
How has a relationship helped you to grow?
"It got me out of my head and gave me fresh perspectives.”
"My relationship I’m in now has shown me so much love. Genuine and unconditional love. I never realized suppressing my emotions to try and be happy all the time was causing so much damage internally. Through this call to love and show up for each other I’ve been able to peel back so much layers- as a partner and individual. I adamantly feel like this love I’ve been show has reignited my fire within and is growing so much, it has no option to but to keep reaching outward."
"My last partner loved me for who I was. He gave me the space I needed to grow, expand in my career and make bold moves. Even though we are no longer together, I thank him for helping me get to where I am today in my personal and professional life. If you love something, let it go."
"Someone called out the lies I believed about myself."
"I started to accept myself more and believed I didn't have to put on a mask."
"My best friend helped me to become more aware of other people."
"A friend showed me compassion and celebrated when I gave it to myself."
"A relationship helped me realize I have anxiety. The relationship didn't last long, but I'm forever grateful."
"I ended up being truly more self-confident."
"I learned I should not change myself because of others, but for myself."
"My teacher helped me to grow."
"My husband helped me to realize it's better to help someone grow than to get revenge on them."
"My ex taught me how to set boundaries."
"I learned how to love, even if the relationship ended."
"I realized my impact, learning to let go, meeting other people where they're at."
"My friend who appreciates me sharing honestly has helped me become more of myself."
"One of my best friends taught me how to listen and reciprocate."
"When they're growing, it made me want to grow, too!"
"I learned from a close friend's behavior and actions to be a good human being in any situation."
"I learned to always consider what someone is struggling with under the surface/in private."
"My recent break up has led me towards a healing process for the first time in my whole life."
"It taught me what it means to be safe."
"It's made my softer and calmer."
"My friend is a clear communicator and boundary setter, and I'm better because she expects it of me."
“My parents always gave me the feeling that I can try and follow my dreams, and if I fail, they’ll catch me. They took my fear away of living my life!”
“Inspired me to love others more.”
“I became a writer after becoming a mother.”
“My husband and I help each other to push each other outside of our comfort zones to grow”
“I’m currently in a relationship that has helped me to face, process and heal several traumas.”
“The positive regard and patient listening of two friends in particular have settled me often.”
“Relationships have shown me the value of the road less traveled.”
“Helped me to understand how powerful listening can be.”
“My coworkers accepted me and valued me so much, and I was just being myself.”
“My boss is amazing at challenging my ideas and helping me to see things differently/”
“Being a volunteer mentor for teens helped me to become more supportive and encouraging.”
“A friendship taught me to really listen, instead of thinking about what I’ll say when they finish.”
“It made me realize that I won’t put my needs last anymore.”
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