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I don’t need a knight in armor
But I do want my man to take care of me sometimes
As someone who has dealt with cancer, let me just say — I did expect my significant other to take care of me. And that’s OK. It’s not insane to want your bf or husband to look after you when you need help. However, it is insane to invent situations that require care, and it’s also unfair to expect more than he can give.
If you are constantly inventing situations that require your SO to play the role of knight in shining armor while you are the damsel in distress — this is a problem.
Real life is not a rom-com
Maybe you’re addicted to drama. Or maybe you need constant reassurance that he loves you.
I hate to tell you, but this behavior is not healthy. In fact, it’s sorta insane. It’s no different than an addict who needs constant hits. If you are constantly having emergencies, you need to ask yourself why, and what you need to change so you can minimize these stressful events.
Your real life should not be like a one-hour Hallmark special or a Disney movie. You shouldn’t need to be rescued on a daily basis.
Of course, emergencies do happen.
