7 Years Gone: Living For Someone Else's Future

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7 Years Gone: Living for Someone Else's Future

It's a story we've all heard before, right? The ambitious friend who's always pushing you to "level up," the parent who dreams of their child's success, the partner who wants to "build a future" together. It's easy to get swept up in someone else's vision, especially when it's presented with excitement and passion. But what happens when that vision becomes your life's sole purpose?

Let's rewind seven years. I was fresh out of college, brimming with ideas and a fierce desire to prove myself. My partner, Chris, had a plan: a business venture, a dream home, a life of comfortable abundance. It sounded amazing, and honestly, I was totally on board. We poured our hearts and souls into it, sacrificing our time, energy, and even our individual passions. Chris, bless his ambitious heart, was the driving force behind our plans. I was the cheerleader, the support system, the person who'd work tirelessly behind the scenes.

And for a while, it worked. We had a good thing going, building something from scratch, together. But as time went on, a gnawing feeling started to creep in. The "we" started to feel more like "he," and my own dreams seemed to fade into the background. The fear of failure, the relentless pursuit of success, it all started to feel like a weight on my shoulders.

Seven years later, here I am. The business is thriving, but the feeling of fulfillment, of being truly happy, feels elusive. Looking back, I realize I spent those seven years living for Chris's future, not my own. I wasn't just supporting him, I was submerged in his vision, losing myself in the process.

So what's the takeaway? Don't get me wrong, supporting your partner's dreams is amazing, but it shouldn't come at the cost of your own. It's about finding that balance, that sweet spot where both of you can flourish, where your dreams can intertwine without one overshadowing the other.

It's a journey, a conversation, an ongoing effort. It's about being honest with yourself, with your partner, and with your own desires. It's about remembering that you have a life of your own, a future waiting to be explored. And that's something worth fighting for.