I saw a beautiful pair of super high stilettos while shopping. Did I want to buy them? Yes. But I knew if I bought them, they’d be no use to me because I know I’d struggle to walk in those particular heels – they were way too high.
I could’ve bought them anyway and complained every time I wore them; or perhaps even fallen in them and injured myself – a result of going ahead and making a purchase I knew better not to make.
Just like a fancy pair of high stilettos, you can admire the beauty and good qualities of a person without the need to force something to work. It’s important to remember that liking something or someone doesn’t automatically mean it’s the right fit for you. This applies to romantic feelings as well. You can have strong feelings for someone and even be in love with them, but it doesn’t guarantee that they’d be the man or woman you should be considering spending the rest of your life with.
Many people mistakenly believe that if they have romantic feelings towards someone, it automatically translates into a potential long-term partner. However, even when the feelings are mutual, there are multiple factors that come into play for a relationship to work or even form in the first place. Genuine feelings are a good starting point, but they are not the sole determining factor in a successful relationship.