RelationshipsOne-sided relationships
#RI-6a23c807·8 months ago·
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“I'm always the one chasing love and friendship”
What Actually Happened
My first love left me after I initiated everything, and now I'm in a friendship where I'm always the one who messages first
What I wish I knew
"how to initiate less and let others take the lead"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"don't be afraid to stop reaching out and see if the other person will contact you first"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Relationships Category
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Relationships decisions logged. Avg regret 7.2/10 across the category.
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