When sugar (glucose) stays in the blood instead of going into the cells, it becomes a problem. The cells don’t get the energy they need, and too much sugar in the blood can harm the body over time. This can lead to:
- Thirst and Frequent Urination: The kidneys try to remove extra sugar by making more urine, which makes you pee more and feel thirsty.
- Tiredness: Without sugar entering the cells, your body has less energy to work properly.
- Blurred Vision: High sugar levels can make the lens of your eyes swell, causing blurry eyesight.
Over time, high blood sugar starts to damage your blood vessels, nerves, and organs, which can lead to complications. In the next part, we’ll discuss these complications in more detail.
Commitment issues
When you enter a relationship, you expect the other person to give you their all, but do you do the same in return? No relationship is just about you. You have to admit that to yourself before moving on. Understanding that it’s not just you, but it’s us, we, ours. If you stray too far from that, you may find out that you have commitment issues. Where does this come from? Self-doubt, pain, hurt, and even fear.
Tiredness: Without sugar entering the cells, your body has less energy to work properly.
Fatigue: Your muscles may feel weak because they lack energy.
Self-Esteem Issues
While it’s never too late to change and seek help, your partner may not be around forever. Try to make the plunge to seek help as soon as you notice something stirring from inside. Mental health is essential in a relationship, and you need to prioritize yourself before you commit to anyone.
Signs of Mistreatment
One of the most detrimental parts of a relationship is how you treat each other. When one side of a relationship takes too much and never gives anything in return, it can lead to other types of abuse. Whether it’s physical or emotional, don’t let anyone deteriorate your self-worth by staying with them. Learn to recognize signs of mistreatment by valuing yourself.
When one party of the relationship displays signs of physical or emotional abuse, the best thing you can do is to distance yourself and leave. No one should make you feel any less than you deserve. Everyone is capable of change and love; however, putting yourself in a situation where one does not know when to stop is never favorable. Seek professional help if you find yourself in an environment just like this.
How do you maintain a healthy and happy relationship?
The foundation of any strong relationship relies on understanding one another and respecting each other. Here are a few suggestions to keep your current relationship happy and healthy:
- Communication. Never hesitate to communicate your opinions to one another and open up about things that bother you.
- Respect. Just because you enjoy X & Y does not mean that your partner needs to enjoy it, too. Allow them space & let them form their own opinions.
- Compromise. You’re going to have bad days, and when you do, learn to compromise with one another. If your partner is feeling down, change your plans to accommodate them, and expect the same in return when it happens to you. No relationship is a one-way street.
- Recreation. Sometimes the best way to show someone you love them is to make time for them. Watch a movie together, go on a date, and find something that you can both enjoy. These are always the memories we treasure the most when years pass us by.
Essentials
The critical aspect of any relationship is constant change and evolution. The tighter we hold onto anything, the more it slips away. When you let yourself flow with time and adapting to the situations as they come, you get stronger and are able to appreciate the things that truly matter: a word, a touch, a gesture. The little moments are what make up for all the stress and hurt we deal with on a daily basis. Make them for your loved one and treat them the way you would like to be treated: with respect. And at the end of the day, if you have issues, don’t hesitate to communicate them. Speak up so that you can fix whatever there is to be fixed.
Tiredness: Without sugar entering the cells, your body has less energy to work properly.
