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#RI-69ba77ad·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 18 months into relationship

Partner's expectations are too high

Partner had unreasonable expectations and snapped at me

What I wish I knew
"Her expectations were rooted in sibling rivalry"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate openly about expectations before proposing"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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