Relationships are complex, and having a serious relationship with someone not only depends on physical attraction, but is a constant negotiation, in which communication skills play a determining role in maintaining stability and preventing That motivation or feeling called love does not lose strength over time.
Currently, in addition, Interpersonal relationships can become superficial and interested , largely due to the values and culture that is linked to the capitalist system that reigns in many countries. Relationships have become commercialized, and the aesthetic component and other interests are, many times, the reason why a couple gets together.
Bauman already said it, that in our society “liquid love” predominates, a term that he coined in reference to the fragility of emotional ties.
Love or interest?
That does not mean that there are not people who give themselves body and soul to their partner and that their value system makes them faithful, respectful, selfless, etc. However, there are also cases in which the bond that unites the members of a loving relationship is not deep but superficial.
And despite the disputes, specific conflicts and even major crises, which are normal in any interpersonal relationship, since each person has their beliefs, opinions and needs, there are also couples who are together but do not respect each other, do not support each other. important decisions, They only seek to have intimate relationships, there is no genuine interest in the other …and, ultimately, they do not have a common project nor will they even have one.
“Sindepi”: a way to find out if your partner loves you
The culture of image and aesthetics is very present nowadays, and this also has a great influence on our interpersonal relationships. As some internet portals explain, the term “sindepi” refers to “without removing hair.” specifically the genital area.
Nowadays, there is the “hair out” fashion, something that especially affects women (although also many men). In the case of some women, this even affects their sexual self-esteem. In fact, as a man, I can affirm that some women have preferred not to become more intimate with me because they are not shaved. And it’s not that I imagined it, she literally told me.
Especially in the case of young people, is physical appearance so important in a relationship? Are we really going to leave someone for not shaving? If the love is liquid and if we don’t care about the other person at all, maybe we do, but if the love is deep, that doesn’t matter.
Self-esteem issue
Now, taking into account the previous example, this fact worries the person who does not shave more than the other individual, and this makes us reflect on how image culture affects our lives, and how it makes us feel bad when we do not. There is no reason to be like this.
These types of first world problems generate discomfort and do not allow us to relate to others in a healthy way. In reality, this way of thinking is dysfunctional, and can be the beginning of many other psychological problems related to image culture.
When we do not accept our body as it is, then we expose ourselves to problems such as low self-esteem or body dysmorphic disorder, which you can learn about in depth in our article: “Body Dysmorphic Disorder: causes, symptoms and treatment.”
Criticism of “sindepi”: the importance of accepting our body
Concern about physical appearance is common today, taking into account the influence of the image culture in which we live immersed. But when that worry becomes too important a part of our life, it can lead us to engage in self-destructive behaviors, feel shame, anxiety, and avoid situations that generate this anguish and discomfort.
Acceptance, not only of our body but of our life in general, is key to enjoying greater mental well-being and the emotional balance necessary to be happy.
Accepting ourselves, treating ourselves with affection and recognizing that we are valuable and worthy of being loved and respected despite not being perfect may seem easy in theory; However, in practice this is not the case. Therefore, in our article “Self-acceptance: 5 psychological tips to achieve it” we give you some recommendations so that you can achieve it.
How to know if your partner loves you?
Leaving aside the previous concept, there are a series of signs that can indicate whether our partner loves us or is with us out of interest. But what are these signs?
Your partner loves you if…
You can delve into these points in our article: “How do I know if my partner loves me? 10 keys to discover it”