While many of us associate a type of pomposity with selfishness, healthy selfishness is the act of holding true to what makes you feel happy and safe, through setting boundaries. This allows a partner to understand you in a respectful way, making communication and connection easier. Stylist says that healthy selfishness actually combats the narcissism that can come with only thinking of oneself.
While dating with abandon can be exciting, more people are experimenting with healthy selfishness than ever before. Yahoo states that many of us are activating “guard railing,” which involves being more careful with how you put yourself out there on the social scene. People are also setting careful intentions before committing to dating someone. This type of boundary-setting is healthy, and it sets the relationship up for a good balance.
Gone are the days of completely losing ourselves in a partnership for the other person’s happiness. Rather, boundary-setting allows us to take control of our lives while sharing them with others. And according to Brides, the beginning of a relationship is exactly when you should start outlining your own boundaries.
