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The Love Thief

How to avoid falling in love with a different person

By Osman MohammedPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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You can’t control who you fall in love with, but that doesn’t mean you have to give yourself over to it. Who you fall in love with might change as often as the wind; you might be tempted to believe that something is your soul mate, and yet, chances are, they won’t be around for very long. But what if instead of desperately searching for that one person who completes us or tries to figure out whether we’re meant for monogamy or not, we were open-minded enough to accept the fact that maybe we can find someone different… forever? The idea of falling in love sounds wonderful at first. But sooner or later those feelings of euphoria fade and you begin wondering why it hasn’t been easy since then. And then comes another breakup and you realize this time it really could be the end. It takes an enormous amount of self-confidence and trust to move on from one relationship into another one with a similar pattern of uncertainty looming over our heads every time we think about getting involved again. The truth is that humans are notorious for loving outside our comfort zones and when we do so because of our own free will rather than because of an obligation to someone else - then the situation becomes far more complicated. Here are some tips on how not to fall in love with a different person:

Don’t make your love life a priority

We all want to be happy, but if you make finding a partner your ultimate goal you’ll never be satisfied. The fact is that things happen the way they happen – there is no single reason why you met your ex and he or she did not cross your path. Having someone in your life has many advantages but it is important to remember that you should not expect your relationship to be a source of complete and utter fulfilment.

Don’t base decisions on feelings

Feelings are transient and they change with time. Your heart can fool you, but your mind knows better. Falling in love is a very powerful and intimate experience, but it doesn’t make you the right person. It doesn’t give you the right to hurt other people or to treat them badly. A relationship is a relationship. It is not you. It is not the person you fell in love with. You can’t use it as an excuse to do whatever you want and hurt the people around you.

Put yourself first

If you truly love someone you’ll want to be with them even if you know it could cause trouble for them. It is your choice to love, and when you love someone you should not let them down simply to please yourself.

Look at the whole person

You fall in love with the whole person, not just the good parts.

You need to be sure and know what you want

You’ve fallen in love with a different person and you’ve been into the relationship for a while. You’ve given all the signs of being compatible and you feel like your heart and body know what they are talking about. You want this person to be yours so badly that you don’t even need proof. You’re 100% sure that it’s love and you know it, but does that mean it’s right for you?

Take a breath before diving in again

It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of falling in love and forget that it is a very intense and passionate experience. You might think that this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, but it could be just the beginning of a roller coaster ride of a relationship.

Conclusion

Falling in love with someone else is a powerful experience, but it is important to remember that it can also be a dangerous one. You need to be careful and try to avoid falling in love with someone who will never return your feelings. Remember that falling in love is a wonderful feeling, but it doesn’t mean anything is certain. It’s important to remember that you can’t control who you fall in love with, but that doesn’t mean you have to give yourself over to it. You can love someone else without letting that person into your heart and mind.

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