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#RI-6a7aab18·5 months ago·
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“Dated someone with different emotional needs”

Realized partner's emotional unavailability was a deal-breaker

What I wish I knew
"More about partner's emotional maturity"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate emotional needs clearly and be prepared to walk away"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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