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Being Kept Around Is Not the Same as Being Chosen
One of the harder things to learn in dating is that someone can genuinely like you and still not choose you. They can enjoy your company, miss you when you’re gone, reach out when they want to see you, and keep some version of a relationship going without actually wanting to build one with you.… Continue reading
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The Loyalty Deficit: Why Everything (and Everyone) Feels So Replaceable in 2025
In a world that profits off our constant search for something better, loyalty has become a rare and radical act. From jobs to relationships to even our phone plans, we’re trained to leave the moment we feel uncomfortable. But are we chasing growth, or just running away? Continue reading
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Don’t Waste Your Best Years on a “Maybe” – How to Recognize When You’re Being Strung Along
If you’re stuck in a long-term relationship with someone who isn’t serious, it’s time to stop wasting your youth. Here’s why you need to stop waiting and start living Continue reading
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Placeholder Relationships: When Hope Keeps You Holding Onto Someone Who Isn’t Choosing You
If you’ve dated long enough, there’s a good chance you’ve been someone’s placeholder at some point. And if you’re being brutally honest, there’s probably a chance you’ve done it to someone else too. Not because you’re some heartless asshole who set out to waste someone’s time. Most people don’t walk into these situations thinking, “I’m… Continue reading
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