I had a conversation with someone a few days ago, and something he said stayed with me.

Sometimes, you can love someone so much that you start pouring everything into them.

You support him.

You encourage him.

You sacrifice for him.

You stand by him when things are difficult.

And somewhere along the way, you stop asking:

“What am I doing for myself?”

You stop learning.

You stop growing.

You stop taking care of yourself.

You stop chasing your own dreams.

And before you know it, the person you were helping build has become everything you both once dreamed of...

while you've lost yourself in the process.

Please don't do this.

Whether you're a girl or a guy, love someone without abandoning yourself.

Support your partner, but have your own goals.

Build together, but don't stop building yourself.

Be understanding, but don't make understanding someone else's struggles your entire identity.

Because love should not require you to become a smaller version of yourself so someone else can become bigger.

You had a purpose before you met them.

Don't forget it because you fell in love. ❤️