How do I stop losing myself in romantic relationships?

Losing yourself in Interpersonal relationship is a common pattern that often stems from believing that love means becoming one person or that your worth depends on making your partner happy. This typically shows up as abandoning your own interests, friends, and values to accommodate your partner's preferences, or making their emotions and needs more important than your own. The result is often resentment, loss of attraction (both ways), and a relationship that feels suffocating rather than nurturing. Healthy Interpersonal relationship involve interdependence - two whole people who choose to share their lives while maintaining their individual identities. Start by identifying the aspects of yourself that you tend to lose in Interpersonal relationship. Do you stop seeing friends? Give up hobbies? Agree with opinions you don't actually share? Make a conscious effort to maintain these parts of yourself even when you're in love. Set aside time for individual pursuits and friendships, and resist the urge to include your partner in everything. Practice expressing your authentic opinions and preferences, even when they differ from your partner's. Remember that healthy conflict and differences actually strengthen Interpersonal relationship by ensuring both people remain fully present. Work on developing a strong sense of self outside of Interpersonal relationship through Psychotherapy, journaling, or other self-reflection practices. The goal is to be able to love someone deeply while still maintaining your own center and finding identity.