Relationships: Reclaiming a sense of worth

By staying in a relationship that’s not good for you, you are hindering not only your own growth but potentially your partner’s as well. Photo: TNS/ Dreamstime

Dear Anna,

I am a 28-year-old woman who has been in a relationship with my boyfriend for five years. Our relationship started off like a fairy tale; we were so in love and happy. However, as the years went by, we began to change. The love that once warmed my heart like a cosy fire has dwindled down to barely a flicker, and our once-adventurous spirits have become confined to the comfort zone of our unhealthy routine.