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Don’t Waste Your Time on the Idea Of Someone

I truly believe one of the biggest mistakes we can make during dating and developing new connections is becoming invested in our idea of…

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Joe Gibson
Mar 04, 2024
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I truly believe one of the biggest mistakes we can make during dating and developing new connections is becoming invested in our idea of someone rather than the reality of who they are. Why? Because it sets us up for a plethora of misery down the line.

And hear me out, I use to be that person. Heck, on some level, I st…

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