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#RI-69ba79dc·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 1 month into the relationship

“To delay meeting his daughter”

Dating a man with a 4-year-old daughter felt overwhelming and forced me to confront my fear-avoidant patterns

What I wish I knew
"I wish I had prioritized my own comfort and boundaries earlier"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't rush into meeting significant others' family members too quickly"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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