thoughtsbymarc
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Funny how having feelings for someone who doesn’t feel the same way can slowly take you out of yourself. You start creating this distorted perception of how they see you, questioning your worth based on something you might have just assumed. And sometimes, the hardest part is realising that their lack of interest doesn’t actually define how you should see yourself. #datingtips #energy #losingmyself #perception
thoughtsbymarc17,700 views • 4 days ago
When you’re dating someone with poor communication, it can be hard to know where you stand. They tick so many of your boxes, but when they take days to reply, you start questioning whether they’re actually interested. And I think people underestimate how difficult it is to build a meaningful connection when communication feels inconsistent. At some point, I had to ask myself whether I could genuinely be happy with this communication style long-term. Because even when someone says they’re interested, shouldn’t their actions give you some confidence that the relationship is actually going somewhere? 🤔 #Dating #CommunicationIssues #DatingAdvice #MixedSignals #DatingIntentions
thoughtsbymarc71,800 views • 1 month ago
I wonder how many connections never progress because two people have completely different communication styles. When I’ve tried getting to know someone, waiting a day, two days, or even three days for a reply can slow down the process of building something meaningful. Because when you’re dating intentionally, don’t you start questioning whether you’re wasting time on something that isn’t progressing at a pace that gives you confidence about the future? Maybe it’s not about wanting constant communication, but having enough consistency and clarity to understand where things are actually going?🤔 #Dating #CommunicationStyles #DatingIntentionally #DatingAdvice #DatingIntentions
thoughtsbymarc44,800 views • 1 month ago
Don’t you think catching feelings when you’re someone who rarely does is both a gift and a curse? Because on one hand, you realise ‘oh shit I’m actually capable of having genuine feelings?’ after not feeling anything emotionally for a while. But then it’s like, what am I supposed to do with these emotions if the timing doesn’t feel safe enough? Like am I low-key putting a block on myself by not expressing how I feel? But then again, what if I speak up and those feelings aren’t reciprocated? It’s such a weird place to be in when you’re not used to feeling this way, because part of you wants to embrace it, but another part is questioning how much you should actually let yourself feel. #catchingfeelings #datingagain #reconnecting #hurtinginside #datinglife
thoughtsbymarc10,300 views • 14 days ago
when the physical attraction is there but the mental and emotional connection just isn’t. And instead of accepting the misalignment, you start questioning yourself like “am I too picky?” or “am I the problem?” But I’m realising that’s not you being difficult that’s self-awareness and emotional intelligence doing its job. Attraction might pull you in, but compatibility, values, and mindset are what actually keep something going.
thoughtsbymarc27,600 views • 7 months ago
one of the most confusing parts of dating or being in the talking stage is when something feels really good in the moment, but deep down you still don’t know where it’s going. The connection, chemistry, and emotional attachment are there, you enjoy speaking to them, and the excitement feels real… but there’s also this uncertainty and mixed signals you can’t ignore. And I think that’s what makes emotional connection so hard sometimes part of you is enjoying the present, while another part is quietly hoping it turns into a real relationship. #dating #talkingstage #modernDating #relationships #mixedsignals
thoughtsbymarc14,300 views • 6 months ago
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