Me: I haven't had a dream about mr unknowable in a while...
Me: *proceeds to have sex dream about him that night*
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Types of relationships that look like love but are not:
Infatuation: This is an intense emotional or sexual attraction to someone that can give the illusion of love. However, infatuation is often based on idealized perceptions rather than a deep emotional connection.
Codependency: Codependent relationships involve one person excessively relying on another for emotional or physical needs. This dependency can mimic love, but it is rooted in the need for validation, control, or a sense of purpose.
Unrequited love: This refers to a situation where one person has romantic feelings for another, but those feelings are not reciprocated. It may involve one-sided affection, longing, or an obsession with someone who does not feel the same way.
Limerence: Limerence is an intense and obsessive form of attraction characterized by intrusive thoughts, longing for reciprocation, and an idealized image of the other person. It can feel like love, but it often lacks a genuine emotional connection.
Conditional love: In relationships based on conditional love, affection and care are only given when certain conditions or expectations are met. This type of relationship lacks unconditional acceptance and can be manipulative or controlling.
Trauma bond: A trauma bond forms when two individuals share intense emotional experiences, often negative or abusive. Despite the harmful dynamics, there may be a strong attachment due to the shared trauma, leading to a mistaken perception of love.
Transactional relationships: These relationships are based on mutual benefit or convenience rather than genuine emotional connection. Partners may stay together for financial security, social status, or other practical reasons, rather than genuine love and affection.
Manipulative relationships: Manipulative relationships involve one person exerting control and power over the other through emotional manipulation, coercion, or gaslighting. The manipulator may feign love and affection to gain control or exploit their partner's vulnerabilities.
Fantasy relationships: In fantasy relationships, one or both partners create an idealized version of the other person, often based on unrealistic expectations or fantasies. The relationship may lack a true emotional connection, as it is based on the person's fantasy rather than the reality of who their partner is.
One-sided relationships: These relationships are characterized by an imbalance of effort, care, or emotional investment. One person may consistently give more while the other takes without reciprocation. It can create an illusion of love, but it lacks equality and mutual respect.
Love addiction: Love addiction refers to a compulsive or obsessive pattern of seeking out relationships and being dependent on the euphoric feeling of being in love. It can lead to a cycle of unhealthy relationships, as the person seeks constant validation and excitement without addressing underlying emotional issues.
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feeling insane about the deep dream extra again. I like to make jokes about shen qingqiu seeing binghe hugging his corpse and deciding to fuck that man to qi deviation, but when I think about the emotions communicated in that moment it's so much more. shen qingqiu just got insight into a moment he wasn't around for, when binghe was grieving him so terribly, when binghe still didn't have answers for sqq's actions, when he kept reenacting a moment of nonsexual physical intimacy that left such a profound effect on his psyche
and shen qingqiu obviously can't change what happened in the past, but what he can do upon waking up is kiss binghe, press his hand to his beating heart, affirm (out loud!! a big deal for shen qingqiu!!!) that he wants him -- communicating with his actions that "I was gone then, but I'm here now, I'm alive, I won't be leaving, I love you and want you even when it hurts"
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that's at least three wetv shows this year (knock knock boys, i saw you in my dream, and now monster next door) that have quietly emphasized platonic, young adult friends talking openly about sex, wanting sex, being sexually active, teasing each other about sex, etc. it's not just about having a sex-positive message, it's the casual and direct nature of these interactions—that it's not just a wink-wink nudge-nudge moment, that the script makes it feel lived-in, like these characters have achieved a level of genuine intimacy that often goes missing in romance-focused shows. maybe revolutionary is an overstatement but it feels important nonetheless—a small detail that adds some refreshing realism to the BL fantasyscape.
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Scarcity Vs Abundance Mindset in Dating ❤️
How You View Relationships:
Scarcity: Staying in unhealthy or unfulfilling relationships due to your fear of being alone.
Abundance: Recognizing your worth and choosing relationships that bring fulfillment.
Dates:
Scarcity: Rushing to turn every date into a serious relationship.
Abundance: Valuing each dating experience as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and what you want in a partner.
Jealousy:
Scarcity: Being overly jealous, fearing partner's interest in others.
Abundance: Trusting in the relationship and fostering mutual respect and security.
Approaching Rejection:
Scarcity: Avoiding dating due to fear of rejection.
Abundance: Viewing rejection as a natural part of the dating process and a step closer to meeting the best person for you.
Setting Standards:
Scarcity: Lowering your standards and overlooking red flags to avoid being single.
Abundance: Holding to personal values and waiting for a compatible partner.
Effort in Dating:
Scarcity: Overcompensating to earn affection.
Abundance: Being genuine and knowing the right person will value you for you.
Relationship Independence:
Scarcity: Being clingy and scared that your partner will lose interest.
Abundance: Maintaining your independence while nurturing a balanced partnership.
Personal Growth:
Scarcity: Neglecting your own interests for the sake of dating.
Abundance: Prioritizing personal development, knowing it enhances attractiveness.
Commitment Timing:
Scarcity: Pushing for quick commitment to secure the relationship.
Abundance: Allowing relationships to naturally evolve.
Compatibility:
Scarcity: Ignoring incompatibilities for the sake of being in a relationship.
Abundance: Focusing on finding someone with shared values and lifestyle.
How You View Being Single:
Scarcity: Viewing being single as a failure.
Abundance: Embracing being single as an opportunity for adventure and self discovery.
Comparing Yourself to Others:
Scarcity: Feeling behind in relationship status compared to peers.
Abundance: Measuring happiness by your personal growth, not others accomplishments.
Self-Worth in Dating:
Scarcity: Believing you're not good enough for someone you're interested in.
Abundance: Recognizing your value and deservingness of love and happiness.
Rejection:
Scarcity: Overanalyzing and taking rejection as a personal flaw.
Abundance: Using rejection as a learning opportunity to grow.
View of the Dating Pool:
Scarcity: Believing "everyone is trash" and there are no good men/women.
Abundance: Seeing a vast pool of potential matches and knowing that not just anyone is for you.
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