Too often we don’t afford our spouse or partner the same as we give others.
For others, we will usually put our best foot forward. We’ll dress better, act better and generally just be a better person around friends or strangers.
Perhaps this is a mindset shift that needs to happen. Since our spouse – or partner – has already seen us at our worst, therefore the best we can afford them is stunningly mediocre.
I know that I too am guilty of doing this. It is currently a work in progress to offer my spouse the best I have. The rest of the world can make do with the slightly more mediocre version of me.
Or… I can endeavour to give everyone the best of me. That might take some time though.