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Instant Chemistry Is Not an Instant Match

One of the biggest mistakes we can make in dating is taking the instant chemistry we feel with someone as a sign of compatibility.

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Joe Gibson
Mar 20, 2023
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One of the biggest mistakes we can make in dating is taking the instant chemistry we feel with someone as a sign of compatibility. That the fireworks we feel on the first few dates must mean that love is knocking at our door.

The truth is, chemistry does not always equal compatibility. Despite how great the first few dates …

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