Have you ever tried to extend a relationship past its expiration date?

Have you ever exerted much more energy towards someone than what you received in return?

Are you able to walk away if a person you are interested in doesn’t show you similar interest?

Take a few minutes to answer those questions now. Determine if, at one time or another, you’ve tried to force a connection with someone that wasn’t interested. If so, what typically happened? I’m hoping it didn’t lead to a restraining order but if it did, were you able to learn from it?

I love this quote by Daniel Chidiac because so many people want to find love that they will go at great lengths to try to make a relationship work. Even when the writing is on the wall saying it wasn’t meant to be, they still pursue. I too am definitely guilty of trying to force a connection when it was obvious there wasn’t one. Can you resonate with that?

It is completely understandable because we all want to feel loved. It is one of our basic human needs. This especially holds true when we meet someone that we are completely in to. We get this belief that this person is “The One.” We are willing to do whatever it takes to make it work. Honestly though, how many “The Ones” have you think you met in your life? I’m sure I’ve said that about every woman I’ve met.

However, if someone doesn’t show you the same interest in you as you do for him or her, you need to stop. Ask yourself one very important question.

Is this someone I truly want to be with?

Now before you answer yes think about those times where you went all in. Did you invest yourself fully and the other person had not? If so, what was your usual return on investment? If it led to disappointment, heartache, sadness, and resentment, would you agree that person wasn’t the right one for you?

We all want that special someone. Someone that we can laugh, love, and share life’s experiences with but it is vital that the other person wants that with us as well. If you are pursuing someone and they are making it clear that they are not as head over heels for you as you are for them, recognize it, accept it, and move on.

There are over seven billion people in the world. The odds are in your favor that if you are unable to establish a connection with one person, you will meet someone who you do connect with and it will be awesome.

In the meantime, though, focus on taking care of you. Love yourself and embrace your self-worth and I guarantee you will attract that right person in to your life.

Now it’s your turn.

How does this quote inspire you?

Tell me about an experience where you gave a relationship your all but the other person wasn’t feeling the same way. How long did you allow that to continue? Are you now able to recognize those situations and move on when the connection between you and someone else is not there?

If you are struggling with this now, reach out to me. I can help you embrace your own self-worth. You no longer need to chase people that do not appreciate you for all that you are.

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