8 ways to stay YOU, even in the best relationship of your life!

2. Keep a separate hobby.

Yes, when you love someone, you want to show an interest in their passions. So you try kayaking when you’re terrified of murky water, or he joins you at the Farmer’s Market secretly wishing to be spending Sunday morning on the couch. It seems innocent, but studies show this can desecrate a relationship.

Keep a few likes separate — you’ll be more likely to meet new people, cultivate and pursue your individual passions, and keep an identity outside of “we like to…”