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#RI-69f8782f·5 months ago·
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“I trusted and fell for someone online.”
What Actually Happened
I was in an online relationship with someone who lied about her name, age, and life. I discovered she was dating someone else, stood me up when I tried to visit, and even had me texting her friend's number instead of her own.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew that the person I was talking to was a completely fabricated identity and that our private conversations were not private."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious in online relationships and verify who you are talking to before you get too emotionally invested."
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%
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