I had that too! Flew out to see me, did amazing things for me for about six months then ghosted. So sad he didn't choose communication but also thankful he showed me what's possible
2026-07-07 23:35:11
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StepOnMeLevi :
which app have you been using to find this gem? 👀
2026-07-06 21:15:09
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Jessica@dockeryfabworks :
can we see your list?
2026-07-06 21:47:31
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Kierstyn Bransky :
I made a list too. Nothing extreme- VERY normal expectations (that I also meet): goes to church, is respectful, intelligent/literate and has a degree, financially responsible, has a career and retirement investments, respectful family, no children, hasn’t cheated before, doesn’t have an anger or alcohol problem, works out and eats healthy and has good hygiene, gets me flowers. That was it and have not met one single man that meets even half the list in the past 2.5 years
2026-07-31 10:45:31
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Alex Yapps :
No more bare minimum!!
2026-07-07 16:33:29
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AshTX :
I felt this! The couple times I have dated since separation/divorce, I have actually learned so much! Even when they kinda did me dirty and walked away, I still gained great experiences and its a teaching moment every single time. It has helped me set a standard for sure!
2026-07-08 01:36:49
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thediamondsett :
I married the guy that lives 3 hours away. So worth it girl! But understand not everyone has the energy for distance
2026-07-06 20:29:38
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MaRYY :
I you like him you will do the long distance relationship !!!!
2026-07-06 22:26:50
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🐧 :
sounds like you found a good one. you sure you want to write him off purely because he lives three hours away?
2026-07-06 22:02:55
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DebtFreePOV :
The lesson: whatever you do will never be enough.
2026-07-08 22:09:36
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mayitpleasethecourt :
if only it were this simple - in so many things, we can say, “if she/he wanted to, they would,” but many times people are doing the best they can and yet are flawed, make mistakes, and don’t always show up as the best versions of themselves, regardless of what they might want to do given all the tools, opportunities, and circumstances to make that more viable
2026-07-06 21:31:54
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MelissaDiane :
Yep. My boyfriend has put my ex to shame. I had forgotten what it was like to have someone adore me and go out of his way to care for me and make life easier for me. It really shows how I had accepted the bare minimum before!
2026-07-07 05:17:38
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mollyremade | Compounding Life :
Once you see what it feels like to be treated well, you can never settle for less!
2026-07-10 19:23:08
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Senia :
On the same boat. Going through divorce. Le.
2026-07-07 06:21:00
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Sylvia :
I completely agree with this 💯
2026-07-07 19:02:46
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Jeep Masher :
Dating a man that genuinely pursues you is a massive game changer!! The more I date, the more I know what I want 🥰
2026-07-07 13:05:56
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Allison Allen :
Yep dealing with it myself
2026-07-07 11:26:34
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Carolin.Sfrt :
Same. Single for a long time when you have standards 😂
2026-08-08 13:49:59
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Hilary :
Have you met an avoidant? Holy heartbreak!
2026-07-06 20:11:41
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Katie Curtis :
The laughing at every guy you’ve giving time and attention to is soooooo real!!! We are so conditioned to think the bare minimum is enough. Once you experience the effort that SHOULD be present it’s revolutionary
2026-07-06 19:38:20
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Caitie :
I don't know. after my first divorce my (current) husband was phenomenal. you could find me in every space gushing about how phenomenal he was. how much he adored me. how he stepped up in ways I never expected. that went on for 8 years and then I came home and he asked for a divorce out of nowhere. no previous conversations. no signs. that was last October. I've been trying to figure out what happened and all he says is he doesn't love me anymore and he doesn't have a reason.
and it's this that makes me hesitant to ever trust another living soul.
2026-07-07 23:11:24
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Cassondra Carr :
I lived by “if he wanted to he would” and my husband did everything… ln the beginning lol
2026-07-07 19:48:40
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