During a day filled with reminders that my current relationships are nothing like my former relationships (including overhearing a woman  talk about emotionally abusing her boyfriend while we were at dinner), it’s hard not to engage in unhealthy behavior after having lived the life I have.

I have a tendency to put the people I care most about up on a pedestal. Right now it can be incredibly tempting to do this with my partner. But I know that will just drive a wedge between us.

So I struggle to continue to be present, honest, and engaged.

She’s worth the struggle.