Listen Up, Everybody
One of the main reasons it is important to maintain your independence while being in a romantic relationship is so that your life does not revolve around your partner. If you let this happen, you will have nothing else to talk about except your partner when you’re with other people.
As annoying as it can be, your friends and family may be more disappointed in the fact that you’ve begun to lose your identity. Sometimes they want to hear about what’s going on in your life, and you have to be able to talk about you, not just your partner.