If that question made you pause, you might be the one always compromising in relationships—sacrificing your needs to keep the peace. But here’s the truth: constantly lowering your standards doesn’t save the relationship; it tanks it. Let’s break it down.
3 Signs Your Standards Are Too Low:
- You Avoid Conflict Like the Plague: You stay silent to keep the peace, but bottled-up feelings eventually explode.
- You Put Their Needs First (and Yours Last): You ignore your own desires and make excuses for their bad behavior.
- You Blame Yourself for Everything: When things go wrong, you assume it’s your fault, not theirs.
Why Does This Happen?
Low standards often stem from childhood—maybe you learned to avoid conflict or felt you had to earn love. But here’s the good news: you can change.
How to Raise Your Standards:
- Speak Up: Your needs matter too. Start small—say no to something you don’t want to do.
- Set Boundaries: Healthy relationships need clear limits. It’s not selfish; it’s self-respect.
- Stop Making Excuses: If they’re not treating you right, don’t justify it. Call it out.
Love shouldn’t mean losing yourself. Raise your standards, and you’ll find a relationship where you’re valued—not just tolerated. 💪❤️