I’m going to out myself right here; I’ve conducted some objectively shady behavior in my relationships.
If you’ve dated someone you secretly thought was almost perfect, and acted on those judgements in an effort to change them, you understand. You at one time believed (or currently believe) in your heart that if they just changed a few key things about themselves, you’d have the perfect partner and life. This was my obsession in my first serious relationship.
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