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Why we sometimes hide our dating intentions

I've been talking to someone for two weeks and they just asked what I'm looking for and I panicked and said I didn't know even though I do know.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're protecting yourself from potential rejection by being dishonest about your desires, but this protection prevents the very connection you're seeking.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.