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Boys make up excuses. Gentlemen know when to apologize.

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He has this beautiful, dazzling smile that shot a hole right through that wall I had built up. His eyes are this paralyzing, sparkling shade of turquoise and every time I looked at him I found myself in a state of enchantment. His world burned so bright, and I had to get in.

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Seriously guys, tell us if you aren’t into us. Tell us if you aren’t ready to date. Tell us whatever the hell your excuse is. Because the only thing worse than saying, ‘I don’t feel the same way’, is saying nothing at all. 

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You are trying so hard to not seem needy or weird. The truth is you could on the right on THEIR rope. This is how we function now. On this string. Trying to balance wanting and being wanted. Acting like we don’t care, when we secretly do. Not communicating how we truly feel. And that is where our relationships stem from; the reason why we are the way we are when it comes to this complex universe of feelings.

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After all, it takes two to tango. If you don’t play along, then there is no game.

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Stay single until you don’t need him to come around to “save” you, or entertain you, or change you.

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She only wants to know because she is interested.

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Lately, you don’t dream. You have no visions. You just operate. With your eyes closed, you could predict every upcoming conversation, every question, every event, every moment. Now, you are coasting.

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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.