relationshipspartner_issues
#RI-6a0ea155·6 months ago·
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“I dated and built a life with my girlfriend.”
What Actually Happened
I came home early and overheard my girlfriend on the phone. She called our three-year relationship an 'experiment' and said she was just curious to see how it would go.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew she secretly viewed our relationship as an experiment and wasn't as genuinely accepting as she appeared."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be aware that someone's private words can reveal true feelings they have been hiding from you."
Regret Index
9/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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relationships Category
559
relationships decisions logged. Avg regret 6.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
57%
of relationships decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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