“I’m never sure they’re ‘the one’”: when does romantic ambivalence becomes self-sabotage – and how do you turn it around?

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“I’m never sure they’re ‘the one’”: when does romantic ambivalence becomes self-sabotage – and how do you turn it around?

By Alex Sims

5 months ago

7 min read

While some people fall head over heels in love at the drop of a hat, others experience ambivalence in most (if not all) of their romantic relationships. No matter who they’re dating, they constantly question if the other person is right for them. But how do we know when we should listen to our ambivalence – and how can we tell when our uncertainty is a form of self-sabotage?


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