5 Reasons Why a Relationship Lasts When You Go Out with the “Next Best” Person

4. You can maintain a good balance between relationships, your personal life, and your career.


“When I fall madly in love with someone, I’m the type who can’t see anything else. With him, I feel more balanced with all aspects of my life,” describes a woman in her late 20s. By intentionally choosing the “next best thing” (or person, in this case), you give yourself a break from being manipulated by your feelings of love within the relationship. If you’re at the stage of your life that you have a goal that you’re working to achieve, it may be a good option for you to find the “next best man”.