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Navigating Your Partner’s Enthusiasm for Essential Oils
by Jake Thompson
Oct. 10, 2023
My partner, Sarah, has been a devoted follower of essential oils for around three years now, and I’ll be honest right off the bat—I’m not entirely sold on the hype. I can already predict a few oil aficionados preparing to defend their beloved elixirs in the comments, but hang on a second! This piece isn’t about critiquing essential oils.
Here’s the reality: Sarah is one of those enthusiasts. Our home is filled with tiny vials of oils scattered in the bathroom, lining the kitchen shelves, and yes, even jammed into our refrigerator. She’s slipped colorful little tubes of oils into my backpack, hoping I’d take a moment from my hectic job to enjoy a whiff. Sarah has even set up those misting machines throughout our house, aiming to alleviate everything from my stress to our child’s cough. I can’t even begin to guess how much money has been spent on these oils, and honestly, I don’t want to know. I’m quite happy living in a fragrant lavender paradise.
The first time Sarah attended an essential oils party hosted by a church friend, I rolled my eyes so hard I thought they might get stuck. It wasn’t just the oils that triggered my reaction; it was the multilevel marketing schemes often associated with them. Essential oils seemed to be the latest in a string of money-draining ventures Sarah had explored over our ten-year marriage. She’d dabbled in various sell-from-home product parties, with mixed outcomes, and we had lost money we could have used for necessities like food or even scented candles during our college years.
Naturally, I assumed her interest in oils would fade, but it hasn’t. This obsession has stuck. She genuinely believes in their benefits while I stand firm in my skepticism. This scenario is a common one in many relationships: one partner is all-in, while the other raises an eyebrow in doubt.
Despite the differing views on essential oils, some truths remain: I adore Sarah. She is undoubtedly the best part of my life, a fantastic mother, and a deeply caring individual. While I may not share her passion for essential oils, I respect her belief in them. That respect transforms my skepticism into partial understanding.
This is the essence of love and partnership—supporting one another in our unique interests. Sarah is passionate about something that doesn’t resonate with me, and that’s perfectly fine. I doubt I’ll ever become an essential oils enthusiast, but that doesn’t diminish my feelings for her or my desire to embrace her interests. As long as her hobby is harmless and well-intentioned, it’s not my place to interfere.
While she spends money on oils, it never jeopardizes our family’s financial health. We maintain our bills, save for the future, and take family vacations—all without accumulating debt. So, really, what’s the harm? Moreover, her mixing of oils gives her a sense of empowerment and purpose, which is invaluable.
Who knows? Maybe she is managing my anxiety and warding off our children’s seasonal sniffles. Just last week, I experienced a nagging pain in my neck for three days. After a gentle massage with an essential oil-infused cream from Sarah, I woke up pain-free the next morning. Her radiant smile at 6 a.m. was a sight to behold, and it was clear that her joy stemmed from knowing she helped me feel better. That’s a wonderful feeling—knowing that after all these years together, she still cares deeply about easing my discomfort, essential oils or not.
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In summary, navigating the differences in interests within a relationship can be challenging. Still, embracing and supporting each other’s passions—whether it’s essential oils or anything else—can strengthen your bond and lead to a deeper appreciation of one another.