What are some examples of healthy vs. unhealthy doubts in a relationship?

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Great question… I think some healthy doubts are.. “is this really the person that is going to make me happy long term?” Or “do we get along perfectly or can I find someone better?”. I think we as humans always wonder if the grass can be greener.


I think some red flag doubts are thoughts like.. “is everyone’s significant other THIS mean to them, or talks to them this way?” Or “am I crazy and they’re right?”. I think SOMETIMES when you have these thoughts and have a bad feeling… sometimes those feelings are right.

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