#37: Stop Trying to “Fix” People You Date
Dating is challenging enough without piling on unrealistic expectations. Many people search for a partner who checks every box, fits every ideal, and never falls short. But this imaginary “perfect person” doesn’t exist — and trying to mold someone into that version only leads to frustration.
Instead of treating partners like projects to be completed, it’s healthier to accept people as they are. Growth happens naturally in relationships, but forcing someone to change rarely leads anywhere meaningful.
