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How Do You Know When Your Crush Is Treating You As an Escape?
How Do You Know When Your Crush Is Treating You As an Escape?

What you’re perceiving as reciprocation might actually be them just seeing you as a way to flee their own life for a while.

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The 7 Stages of an INFJ Crush
The 7 Stages of an INFJ Crush

An INFJ encounters a person and feels a deep connection to them. Logic isn’t usually consulted at this stage. Everything is feelings and emotions.

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4 Well-Meaning Tips That Haven’t Helped Me Make Friends as an Introvert—And What Has Worked
4 Well-Meaning Tips That Haven’t Helped Me Make Friends as an Introvert—And What Has Worked

Many people are fine keeping relationships and conversations on a superficial level. But that’s not something that works for me.

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What Should You Do When You Miss the Person Who Ghosted You?
What Should You Do When You Miss the Person Who Ghosted You?

This may be considered “ghosting” by some definitions, but it could just be that they’re dealing with something and aren’t in a position to respond.

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If You're an ENTJ With a Crush on an INFJ or INFP, Keep These 5 Things in Mind
If You're an ENTJ With a Crush on an INFJ or INFP, Keep These 5 Things in Mind

Constructive criticism can help all of us grow. But for ENTJs who can often give blunt criticism, it’s not likely to be well-received by an INFJ or INFP even if it is honest or constructive.

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Are You Seeking Love or Deep Human Connection?
Are You Seeking Love or Deep Human Connection?

Sometimes you don’t want all the responsibilities that come with being in a relationship. Sometimes you just want a friend to talk to.

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Common Lies People Tell Themselves When They Have Trouble Finding a Partner: Part 2
Common Lies People Tell Themselves When They Have Trouble Finding a Partner: Part 2

If you’re feeling unlovable, the deep root of it is that you’re probably having trouble loving yourself.

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