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Maki Truths

I need honest advice about someone who keeps hurting me

Person quietly reflecting after being emotionally hurt.

There comes a point when the question isn’t whether someone has hurt you. You already know they have. The question becomes much quieter, and much harder: Why do I keep hoping this time will be different? Maybe it’s a friend who apologizes every time but repeats the same behavior. Maybe it’s someone you love who […]

Where can I ask if a red flag is actually a red flag?

Adult reflecting on whether troubling behavior is actually a red flag

If you are wondering where can I ask if a red flag is actually a red flag, there is a good chance something happened that made you uncomfortable, confused, suspicious, or afraid—and now you are trying to decide whether your reaction is reasonable. Maybe someone you are dating said something strange. Maybe your partner disappeared […]