Going “All-In”

I just finished an article on EJ about choosing to do the dishes as an example of self-sacrifice in relationships. I understand the premise of putting the relationship before the self, but what is the limit to that? Or rather, how do you know your are sacrificing the right amount and for the right person? OR is it always a gamble? Do we go “all-in” with every relationship, just waiting for someone to match our bet?

I’m getting older everyday and instead of gaining certainty I’m instead filled with questions about the true nature of love and relationships. What is it to “fall in love?” How do you know when you’ve found the “right” person? Or are these notions of love simply old tropes, perpetuated by our shared stories, movies, and music?

The point being that what I thought love was and what I’ve found it to be are not the same thing, and I’m asking myself now, how much of a gamble am I with my heart and my love? And is there such a thing as too risky when it comes to loving people?

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