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When someone says they don't want something serious

Someone I really connected with told me they're not looking for anything serious right now and I said that was fine but I'm already hoping they'll change their mind.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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You're agreeing to terms that don't match your actual desires, setting yourself up for disappointment while denying them the chance to make an informed choice.

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