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  • Loving someone can be difficult if you feel like you're giving more than you're getting.

  • That's because there are different types of love.

  • You might be giving wholehearted love to someone who just wants to love casually.

  • That can hurt.

  • So to help avoid that heartbreak, watch for these signs they're just looking for casual love, not committed love.

  • Goldfish treatment.

  • If your partner has the memory of a goldfish for forgetting plans, conversations and even your birthday,

  • well, it might not be the end of the world, but it could be a sign of emotional nonchalance.

  • They can show that they care, but it's not to the point where they go all out and make you feel like royalty.

  • If you are looking for someone who cares for you, like how BTS fans treat their merch,

  • we suggest you keep your heart open for what you truly deserve.

  • Time for time's sake.

  • Do they devote time to be with you?

  • But it's always spent on lighthearted or purely sexual activities that don't actually deepen your relationship.

  • Casual dating is usually a way to temporarily fill in gaps between serious relationships.

  • According to sex and dating coach, Myisha Battle, M.S., a lot of her clients casually date someone until someone presents themselves to be a viable long-term partner.

  • If you are constantly feeling hurt or bothered by this type of treatment, then a more serious relationship is most likely what you want.

  • Solo gaming.

  • Jennie from BLACKPINK says, "I'm going solo, lo, lo, lo, lo, lo."

  • But if your partner does this, it can make you feel alone, lone, lone, lone, lone.

  • That joke aside, if your partner is highly independent to the point where they don't ask for your input regarding major life decisions,

  • sad news ahead.

  • They don't want you involved that much.

  • Any decision that can impact a relationship calls for mutual respect and consultation.

  • If they're absolutely serious, they would at least consult you to know how you feel.

  • So you can make these important decisions together.

  • Avoidant attachment style.

  • If they're not only a little distant from you, but also from their friends and loved ones too, they likely have an avoidant attachment style.

  • Pamela Lee, author and specialist on parenting styles and child development writes that people tend to avoid emotional and physical intimacy when they formed an insecure attachment style,

  • most often caused by a lack of care from their adult figures during childhood.

  • They tend to grow up and have difficulty trusting and getting too close to others.

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  • Next, we have Schoedinger's label.

  • Schoedinger's Cat is a famous thought experiment that illustrates a paradox of a cat being simultaneously dead and alive.

  • If your relationship sounds a lot like that, then a confrontation and even an apology may be in order.

  • Someone who wants to have things casual may resort to evasiveness to avoid any sort of serious commitment.

  • They're not really interested in forming a long-term bond.

  • So they dodge questions about what your label is, what your plans are and such.

  • To clarify any misunderstanding, don't be afraid to ask direct questions.

  • There's nothing wrong with dating casually if you're both on the same page.

  • Roller coaster ride.

  • Are they giving you more mixed signals than a Dance Dance Revolution game?

  • Fluctuating emotions usually show internal conflict.

  • If you're not sure how they feel about you, it's likely because they're unsure as well.

  • Their emotional inconsistency may leave you confused and drained no matter how committed or sure you are of your feelings.

  • That's why self-assurance, worth and validation are important.

  • When they're ready to commit, they will, but it will be on their terms just like how your happiness is in yours.

  • You can click on six signs a breakup might be good for you to know more.

  • Thanks for watching.

  • See you next time and remember, you matter.

Loving someone can be difficult if you feel like you're giving more than you're getting.

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