21/05/2026
If there's something I've learnt about relationships through my work and lived experiences is none of this AUTOMATICALLY means presence of love! 🤷🏻♀️
In a world where most people are redefining what means to them through the ideas consumed on social media, it's easier to think that any relationship which is "going well and without any conflicts" on the surface is "healthy".
But are we noticing whether such absence of is...?
🍂 Avoidance of deeper emotions and things that have been bothering you for a while but you haven't voiced
🍂 Assumptions about the roles we are expected to play and responsibilities we carry in that relationship regardless of the treatment we recieve from others
🍂 Expectations about tolerating hurt/ pain because you're part of a social group (e.g., family, friends, etc.) for a "long time" now and certain people/ interactions are never questioned/ confronted about their patterns
🍂 Lack of recognition of power dynamics that exist in any relationship and what they're connected to (e.g., money, birth order, family position, intergenerational patterns/ trauma, etc.)
🍂 Fear of breakup/ divorce/ abandonment/ isolation if one speaks about these nuances which require accountability and long-term corrective actions
This list can go on...
Sometimes, what looks "peaceful" on the outside may actually be silence shaped by fear, exhaustion, conditioning, power dynamics or survival. And sometimes, healthy relationships may look “messy” because people are finally learning how to safely express their feelings, speak authentically, set boundaries, and take accountability. 🌻
If this resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts! ✨️
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[ Compassionate Curiosity India , , Mental Health Awareness Therapy , Psychotherapy , Love , Abandonment , Breakup , Divorce , Emotions , Relationships , , Mrunmayee Pathare, Mumbai , India ]
