Should you give up your dreams to be with someone you love?
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Updated: May 30, 2019
aussieinnyc
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Oct 3, 2016
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That's a really tough call - but ultimately, you should remain truthful to yourself and your goals.
magicallyFriend98
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Jan 3, 2017
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This is a question with no definite answer. This is totally up to you. You have to ask yourself, "Do I really love this person enough to sacrifice my own interest?", "Will this person be willing to sacrifice themselves if they were in my situation?" After answering those questions you will have an answer.
annoyingdreams92
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Feb 3, 2017
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That depends on what kinda dreams you are referring to. If the person loves you, he/she will be willing to wait for you and support you to fulfil your dream, maybe even accomplish your dreams together with you.
Anonymous
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May 30, 2019
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you had those dreams even before you met that person so that should not stop you from pursuing your dreams. if that person really loves you back he/she should join in your dream and help you in pushing your dream to become a reality. your dream should also build the two of you towards an almost similar goal. you are not sure if that person is actually going to stay through it all so if you quit your dream and they happen to leave then you might actually suffer stress or other related problems due to broken trust. follow your dream first
endearingVoice84
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Oct 10, 2017
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This is a decision that you and only you can make. Consider the pros and cons of giving up your dreams, or giving up that person. You need to decide which one means more to you, and which one is going to effect your life in a better way and make you happier. Also though take into consideration that someone you love, if they truly cared about you, they wouldn't ask you to give up everything else you care about for them. Think to yourself if this person is truly the one for you and if they are worth all of that. Maybe make a compromise also. Do what makes you happy, not what anyone says you should do.
Anonymous
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Feb 12, 2018
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No, definitely not. It's okay to make sacrifices in a relationship but it shouldn't cost you your happiness, ever.
Anonymous
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Aug 23, 2018
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Definitely not this is your story no one else. This other person is just the second character in your story and you dont want to miss out on opportunities because in your life time you love many people and this time well you might not love him in a couple of years and youll look back and realise you made a mistake by missing out on your dreams for someone who was only temporary. Also if its meant to be you will always find them again, its something everyone deserves to know so they dont lose out on anything. x
Anonymous
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Oct 23, 2018
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I do think you can get your dreans while being with someone you love. Or if not, this is based on you already. Are you career-based or family/romance-based? You should ask yourself what is your major priority. We may let go of one, but if it is really for you then there are many ways to get back at the one you let go. Try to balance them both. Weigh the pros and cons. See what matters to you the most. Consult your therapist, your family, your friends. Talk this out with theblove of your life, maybe their advice will give you an answer.
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