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Why fantasy hurts your ability to form REAL relationships

The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

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How to Deal With Loneliness

One month into dating someone is like nothing, really. That's getting to know them a couple times. It sounds like you have a sexual relationship or you wouldn't be taking it so seriously. One month in is you really can't make any decision about whether it's a fit - even if they were wonderful and totally ready for a relationship. Loneliness can grind you down so hard that when you finally meet someone, you can be primed to completely shut your eyes to the red flags that are wrapping themselves around your face. If you weren't loved properly as a child, you may have a superpower for this kind of denial. Because when it's happening, it feels like your whole life depends

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