Many people pride themselves on being the “low-maintenance” partner in relationships - easygoing, agreeable, and not asking for much. But over time, constantly minimizing your own needs can quietly lead to resentment and disconnection. This article explores how the idea of being low-maintenance develops, why it often backfires, and what healthier relational honesty actually looks like.

“I’m working on myself” sounds like a green flag - but it can mean very different things depending on where someone actually is in the process. Here’s what to look for, and why so many people end up investing in potential instead of reality.