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Why We Hide Our True Selves in Relationships

I have been pretending to like hiking and craft beer for eight months because that is what my boyfriend is into and I am scared he will lose interest if he sees who I really am.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The belief that we must earn love by being someone else ensures that any love we receive will feel hollow and conditional.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love Addiction?”

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