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It took me a while to realize this but being the perfect girl who never gets drunk, doesn’t sleep around, and needs every single person to validate everything she does is NOT what makes you dateable.

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She only wants to know because she is interested.

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Since we care about them, we try to help minimize their feelings because we know that they are difficult, but sympathizing can be damaging despite positive intentions. Empathy is the willingness to feel with your partner. To understand their inner world.

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Never underestimate the power of intentional time with your partner.

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We build stronger connections with the people around us when we speak in words that arouse positive emotions.

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After an emotional affair, they don’t have to see each other in person. They don’t need to talk on the phone, text, or email to still feel madly in love.

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They are educated by experience.