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Ahhh this is some true wisdom. I can relate SO much to this, even in platonic relationships the ways I brush off needs to appear less needy and thus making myself available to a host of unavailable people. How fucking exhausting. I’m going to be thinking about this one for a minute.

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Dating as a fully-formed adult, with life behind you as well as ahead, is a sh!itshow, IMO. You know what you want, what you're willing to give, what boundaries you have, how to respect others' boundaries, how to be a good partner, so that should simplify things, right?! Not so much. Dating apps are window shopping and the "love stories" that come out of them are unicorns (bless 'em). Love that you're at a bar, alone, on a Friday night, creating. Happy to have found your 'stack. xo

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Apr 29, 2023Liked by Jill Krause

Yes!!! I feel as though with social media and the way dating is these days, that people are flaky. In the meantime, I also deleted all apps. I'm so over it. If you're down for an amazing podcast, check out "Deja Blu" on YouTube. I've been listening to the one about sexual energy. Healing myself as a woman. And most of all loving myself well and truly, man or no man

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Apr 30, 2023·edited Apr 30, 2023Liked by Jill Krause

Orrrrr another option- sparks that begin from a friendship that you start to see in a different way? :) Always a possibility! Just mentioning that cause it sounds like you need (deserve!!) a partner who’s also a great friend❤️ Also, I loved your quote about not abandoning yourself. I had to reread that a few times, cause it was so good and I wanted it to really stick and sink in.

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Yes. You absolutely deserve all of you...! Oh...and are you somehow writing this in conjunction with my latest recently past love interest...? It's like you two know each other or something haha...

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This is priceless! I can relate so much. The story of my life but like you I am learning and choosing to put myself first. Less anger and resentment, too. Thank you so much for sharing!

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