So how do we know when to trust our feelings and when not to?

We’ve all been there before. We meet someone and there’s an instant connection.

We can’t explain it, but we just know that this is the person we’re meant to be with. So we let our feelings guide us, and we pursue a relationship with this person.

But sometimes, our feelings can lead us astray. We might stay in a relationship even though it’s not healthy for us, because our feelings tell us that this is the person we’re supposed to be with.

Or we might pursue someone who isn’t interested in us, because we can’t shake the feeling that they’re the one. The truth is feelings are not always the best indicator of what we should do.

Sometimes, we have to listen to our head instead of our heart. If a relationship is consistently causing us pain, it might be time to walk away, even if our hearts are telling us to stay.

And if someone isn’t interested in dating us, it’s probably best to move on, no matter how much our feelings tell us otherwise. Ultimately, when it comes to dating and relationships, it’s important to remember that feelings are not always reliable.

We shouldn’t let them dictate our decisions – instead, we should use our head as well as our heart to make choices that are best for us.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate your feelings:

Pay attention to your intuition, but also use your head and common sense

Your intuition is the feeling you get in your gut warning you of something dangerous that will happen if you continue with a certain person or thing.

However, sometimes, we don’t pay attention to it and end up experiencing something bad. But sometimes, our feelings can misguide us and lead us down a path we later regret. Of course, that’s not to say that we should always ignore our feelings.

They are an important part of who we are and how we interact with the world. But it is important to remember that they are not always the best indicator of what we should do.

Sometimes, we have to listen to our head as well as our heart. So when paying attention to your gut feeling, always try to connect it to logic and reasoning because when they’re both right, that’s an indicator of danger ahead and that warrants a full stop.

Check in with yourself regularly and ask yourself if you’re really making the decision based on what you want or what someone else wants for you

It is important to be present and keen to what is happening when you are face with making an important decision, and you don’t want to make it based solely on feelings.

Although it is ok to ask others for their opinions, you are your own person, and you will be responsible for the outcome. So when it comes to matters of the heart and your safety, you should always be able to make those decisions yourself.

When you’re trying to decide whether or not to trust your gut feeling, take a step back and allow yourself to truly think about the situation. Stop and examine what that decision is about.

Is it to take a risk or walk away? That decision will impact you the most. So don’t make it based on what someone else is telling you because ultimately, it’s your decision to make, not theirs.

Ask others for their opinion, especially people who know you well and have your best interests at heart

Don’t be afraid to ask for opinions from others, especially people who know you well.

Their feedback can be incredibly valuable, and it can help you get a better sense of how you’re coming across to others. Plus, it’s always nice to get a little insight from those who care about you and want to see you succeed.

If you value what they think and always take their thoughts and feelings into consideration, then it will stir you in the right direction to make a decision not based on feelings alone but is logical and is right for you.

Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or would like to discover the difference between the two, schedule a call or send me an email. I’ll be happy to help you out!

Looking for more help on dating and relationships? Read my other articles under Dating/Relationship, Making& Maintaining a Connection and Matchmaking.