True love allows a person to become the best version of themselves, not someone completely different. Often times, while in a relationship, an individual will loose sight of their identity and conform to what they believe to be the “ideal” mate for the other person. According to Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of Real Relationships, “Smart love doesn’t try to change oneself” (127). One of the most important objects to feel secure in is one’s identity, but it is the most crucial thing before entering a relationship. If an individual does not have completely security in themselves, how can they prevent themselves from straying away from who they are? A woman by the name of Sadie has always found her worth in men. She begins dating a man
