Having your life together
You are allowed to make mistakes, search for yourself, and not have all the answers about who you really are.
If you begin a relationship on the supposition that you have everything figured out, you are setting yourself up for failure later on: Your relationship will be developed on unrealistic expectations, and your partner may be resentful once you reveal your true self.
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