
Sometimes the most telling question isn't 'where is this relationship going?' But 'if this relationship were an item of clothing, how does it make me feel?'
Author of How To Not Die Alone Logan Ury asked this hypothetical question to her followers and said it could actually be really enlightening about your relationship:
"If your partner were a piece of clothing in your closet, something that you wear, what would they be?" she asked.
"It gets at people's gut reactions. Sometimes people tell me, 'My partner is an old sweater that I used to wear but now itches me.' Or 'My partner is a raggedy t-shirt that I wear to the gym, but I don't want to be seen in'."
So, what would your partner be?
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If you're stuck for inspo, I've curated 20 possible wardrobe items and how they might symbolise your relationship to help you figure it out.
They fall under three categories: the elevators, the safety nets and the warning signs. Which one feels most fitting?
Go on, be brutal.
The elevators.
Cashmere jumper: Classic quality that stands the test of time. Soft, nurturing, and luxurious without being flashy. Someone who brings comfort while elevating every situation they're part of.