Seeking Arrangement Blog Find a Partner, Not a Project - Why We Don't Date "Potential"

It's a tempting thought-that love and devotion will transform a rough-around-the-edges possible partner into a perfect match. But in reality, dating potential is a high-risk investment, and too often, the return is heartbreak and regret. The Fixer-Upper Relationship: A Blueprint for Disappointment Borrowed from real estate, the term "fixer-upper" originally described properties that needed extensive renovations before becoming valuable. Similarly, in relationships, the fixer-upper dynamic happens when one partner sees the other as raw material, someone with promise who just needs a little TLC-more ambition, better communication skills, and a more refined outlook on life. And at first, this can ...Read moreThe post Find a Partner, Not a Project - Why We Don't Date "Potential" appeared first on Seeking Blog.