I’m #obsessed with Bachelor in Paradise. It’s such a great show for someone who’s professionally interested in love. You get to see so many scenarios unfold in super heightened circumstances with insanely intense timelines. The whole thing is fascinating! Anyway, one of the most dramatic parts of the show is that couples will form and then after a few days, one person in the couple will change their mind about the relationship and want to move on. These couples won’t be officially dating, so the break ups are always a bit murky. I’ve seen some people on the show handle this beautifully and some do it with far less grace. (Cough, Joe, cough!) If you’re casually dating someone and change your mind about moving forward with them, here’s how to handle a break up with someone you were never even officially together with.
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