Straight from a marriage therapist!
schedule? Are you often left feeling like you're not their first option, but maybe their last? If you answered"yes" to any of those questions, there's a good chance you're in what's called a"backburner relationship," and it's exactly what it sounds like.midst of the pandemic
, people began falling back on partners that they had never given a chance to before, and while this may sound sweet at first, these kinds of relationships are not as romantic as they sound."Backburner relationships are often those relationships that emerge when you are lonely," marriage therapisttold POPSUGAR.
."Most backburner relationships only benefit one person, they are almost always one-sided," Ali said. And in order to stop a cycle like this, you have to know the main signs.When you're in a relationship of this nature and your partner has the power, you'll accept behavior that you would not normally accept.
, and be their partner. Backburner relationships can also leave partners feeling confused or sad, wondering why their significant other doesn't put them first.As for someone who's on the other side of a backburner relationship, it's best to ask yourself these questions: are you just with this person becausedecide to engage in a relationship with them and not earlier?"Do an inventory of your own emotional state prior to engaging in a backburner relationship," said Ali.
." Being aware of why you're actually in a relationship with someone can help you to figure out your feelings before it's too late, and before you or your partner get too hurt.If you've found yourself on either end of a backburner relationship, the best advice is to acknowledge it and leave."You deserve to be front and center of your lover's life," Sangeeta Pillai, founder of, told POPSUGAR.
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