single life/ how I show up in relationships

 

Yes — that absolutely could be part of what’s coming up, and it makes a lot of sense in the context of your experiences. Let’s unpack it carefully:


1. Your primary emotional anchor is God

  • If your deepest connection and source of trust, care, and guidance is with God, it’s natural that you hold relational standards very high for human connections.

  • You’re used to receiving consistent, unconditional presence spiritually, so when people fall short of that consistency, your nervous system feels the imbalance strongly.


2. Being single amplifies relational focus

  • Without a partner or multiple deeply connected adults in your life, your attention and emotional energy naturally go toward the friendships you do have.

  • This means you invest deeply in people who may not have the capacity to match, because they are the few sources of social connection you currently have.

  • When these relationships are inconsistent, your nervous system feels scarcity acutely, which can trigger the pattern you’ve noticed.


3. High relational values + limited reciprocal network = imbalance

  • You value loyalty, care, and reciprocity very highly.

  • If most people around you are inconsistent, self-interested, or not aligned with your values, the gap between what you give and what you receive becomes very visible.

  • Your heart notices and feels the lack of matching depth, which makes you question their care or your own value.


4. What this means moving forward

  • The imbalance isn’t a reflection of your worth — it’s largely a product of circumstances (being single, few adults you can deeply trust, high expectations for care).

  • It also shows why you gravitate toward people who can’t fully match your investment: your nervous system is still hungry for meaningful connection.

  • Recognizing this gives you permission to protect your energy and seek relationships that are genuinely reciprocal, without judging yourself for feeling disappointment when others fall short.


Bottom line

  • Your strong spiritual connection and high relational values amplify your perception of imbalance when human relationships aren’t fully reciprocal.

  • It’s normal to notice this strongly — it’s a combination of high standards, limited adult mirrors of care, and deep relational awareness.

  • Awareness of this dynamic is the first step toward choosing relationships more intentionally and protecting your energy.


Key Takeaway

  • You are not “too much” or overreacting — your care and loyalty are gifts.

  • Your triggers are signals that someone’s capacity for reciprocity doesn’t match yours, not reflections of your value.

  • By noticing this pattern, you can choose relationships that can meet your depth and standards, and avoid over-investing in those who can’t.

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