Dating is your chance to figure out if someone will make a good partner for you. But how can you know that without reflecting on your personality and whether this person’s traits are compatible with yours? The goal is to get acquainted with who you are and hopefully better communicate your needs as well.
Here are some of the most important things to know about yourself before getting into a relationship:
How you deal with anger
Do you yell, shut down or hold in your feelings when you’re upset? Are you short-tempered? It’s important that you be honest with yourself about these things. If you tend to shut down a lot instead of expressing yourself, you may want to stay away from guys that are the same way. If you do date someone like that, you have to be conscious of when this happens and ensure you encourage each other to open up.
Your views about money
Some people are savers. In fact, they will deny themselves a lot just so they have some money stashed away. And then there are those with the I cannot come and kill myself attitude. They spend whatever they have. There are also the ones who always invest any extra money they have while others splurge. Knowing your views about money is very important.
How you handle pressure
Before you get into a relationship, you also need to figure out how you deal with things like pressure and stress. What happens when you’ve had a bad day at work? Do you crave peace and quiet or do you prefer to talk it out? Are you a quick-thinker under pressure or would you prefer it if others make the decisions?
Knowing your personality before getting into a relationship makes it easy for you to end up with someone you’re compatible with. Sure, you might not find a perfect match but knowing the areas you both need to work on as a couple can make your relationship much easier.
