10 “Demandments” That Guarantee Unhappiness in Love and Friendship
Want to sabotage your relationships? Just follow these ten foolproof “demandments” to ensure dissatisfaction in love and friendship:
Demandment #1: Thou shalt make me happy.
Your happiness is your partner’s responsibility, right?
Demandment #2: Thou shalt have no interests other than me.
Who needs hobbies, friends, or a life outside the relationship?
Demandment #3: Thou shalt know what I want and feel without me telling you.
If they really cared, they'd be psychic.
Demandment #4: Thou shalt match or exceed every sacrifice I make.
Relationships are scoreboards. Keep the tally even—or else.
Demandment #5: Thou shalt shield me from anxiety, hurt, or any pain.
They should be your emotional bodyguard at all times.
Demandment #6: Thou shalt give me my self-worth and esteem.
If you don't love yourself, just outsource it to your partner!
Demandment #7: Thou shalt be endlessly grateful for everything I do.
Appreciation is mandatory. Constant praise, please.
Demandment #8: Thou shalt never criticize, show anger, or disapprove of me.
True love means never being held accountable.
Demandment #9: Thou shalt love me so completely that I never need to take emotional risks.
Vulnerability is for the weak. Your partner should do all the heavy lifting.
Demandment #10: Thou shalt love me with all your heart, soul, and mind—even if I don’t love myself.
No pressure, just divine-level devotion!
Of course, this list is satirical—an exaggerated take on the unrealistic expectations we sometimes carry into our relationships. It’s funny because, deep down, we all may have fallen into one or more of these traps at some point.
But here’s the real takeaway: Before expecting someone else to complete you or meet your every emotional need, get to know yourself - what are your needs and how do you meet them? Learn how to make yourself happy and whole first—then choose a partner to share your life with, not one to fix it.