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When engagement feels like a trap instead of a celebration

My boyfriend proposed last month and I said yes but every time I look at the ring I feel this sinking dread like I just signed away my entire future.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The gap between what you think you should want and what your body actually knows can create a profound crisis of authenticity.

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