One thing I realized I liked about being in a flr relationship is having someone to hold me accountable, make sure I was doing what I was supposed to be doing, teach me how to do what I didn't know how to do and help with things I struggled with.

I really flourished when I was in that relationship and improved a lot during that time which not only let me take care of her better and serve better but also just be there for myself more and do it better.

My ex taught me a lot of life skills and things I should have probable already known by my age but didn't and it's thanks to her that I managed to improve so much in the time we were together. Not so much doing everything for me, she made sure I did the things I was supposed to do like keeping up on chores, taught me how to do some things I didn't, like how important it was to use actual face wash and face lotion and how awful my current shampoo was and how damaging it was to my hair.

Because she did all of that and parented me in that way I was able to take care of her better, to serve better and to take care of myself better. I don't know how the community feels about actually parenting someone but I do a lot better in a relationship and life in general when I have someone to hold me accountable and guide me when I need it.