Pondering..
I have anxiety and as a result I spend a significant amount of time worrying and castrophising, usually along the lines of losing a loved one, including my DP. On a positive note as a result of this, it means that I do the opposite and really appreciate my family and my dp a lot more - I am a kind person anyway but I feel like it makes me that little kinder, forgiving and caring. Of course, I am no walk over but I do think that my anxiety contributes to me not taking him for granted as much as I may have done if I didn't suffer with anxiety. I have had treatment for anxiety and the thoughts are less of a burden as they used to be but I am a natural worrier and I dont think my anxious thoughts will ever fully leave me.
I guess it made me wonder if others took their partners for granted? Out of interest are you a natural worrier? I suppose it is probably natural to do so, and I am sure many people would be guilty of to some extent. For me, perhaps I take other areas of my life for granted.
As cheesy as this sounds, I feel so lucky every day to be with such a great partner, warts and all. My friend recently lost her partner (early 30s) and this plays on my mind a lot too, I imagine this will also contribute to the way i feel.
I hope this thread makes sense, trying trying write down my thoughts quickly in my lunch break and wondering how others feel?