My New Relationship…
tipped my life balance
After a 20 year marriage, followed by a 10 year relationship; the past two years have been focused on establishing a life balance for my single status. Recently meeting a new guy rocked the solid footings of that infrastructure I had built. That being said, this time around I am prepared; I feel grounded, aware and am shifting to establish a new life balance for this exciting stage of life.
I believe that maintaining a healthy balance when transitioning into a new relationship is fundamental to its success.
Most of us, who have experienced the world of intimate relationships, will recognize that when our hearts are captivated with a new love interest, we often become susceptible to imbalance in other areas of our lives. A lack of awareness of life balance during this time can wreak havoc on many areas of our lives including our new relationship. This can cause heartache just when we think we have found eternal love.
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Keeping life balance when in a new relationship:
Sleep…it is so easy to stay up late; the hours melt away and all of a sudden it is 2 am. Keeping sleep caught up supports immunity, stress management and a general well-being. Fatigue can cause a domino effect that knocks many aspects of life out of balance.
Family and friends are often neglected when we enter a new relationship. Remember that they are the ones who are there through thick and thin; especially if your relationship doesn’t work.
Eating…sometimes we forget to eat regularly or perhaps lean to the other side and indulge more than normal. Maybe your stomach is full of butterflies causing a loss of appetite or you and your new honey are going out to eat more than normal. You will feel better short and long term if you make healthy choices.
When drunk with love your head can be in the clouds making you more prone to accidents. There should be a warning label for love; ‘ability to make clear judgement may be impaired’.
So bottom line…new relationships often challenge our life balance. Taking this into consideration may help you be more grounded during the whirlwind of a new relationship and at the same time support its sustainability.
