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Why Past Matters When You Are Getting Into Relationship?
How Understanding the Past Can Shape a Healthier Future in Love
I don’t want to write on this topic. I don’t want to remind myself of all those stories again. I don’t want to hurt my chest again. I don’t want to break my heart again.
Before starting, I should tell you that I am a Generation Z, aka Gen-Z. You might be a Gen-Z too, or perhaps a Millennial reading this article. As I pen this, I’m recovering from a severe fever; the cold and weakness still linger. Writing this piece from the comfort of my home, sitting snugly in a blanket, I offer you a heartfelt disclaimer:
If you are someone who is soft-hearted, please tread lightly. This article may not be for you.
Experience matters
Every coin has two sides.
You might believe that your partner’s experience — both mentally and physically — is essential. You may think that if they’ve been in relationships before, it makes them more mature or even “better” in certain aspects of intimacy.
On the other hand, you might hold a different perspective, particularly in cultures like India where sexuality is often considered the highest form of energy exchange. Here, casual intimacy is…