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dating in your 40s

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Relationship ambiguity: Boyfriend and girlfriend labels

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Exclusivity.

A big word, an even bigger question. It seems that now, in my 40s, is the first time in my dating life that this has become an issue. Used to be that I met someone and if we connected, we dated. We moved into an exclusive relationship without any issues or discussion. Now? Not so much.

It seems that exclusivity now requires so much more. First you think "Hey, I like this person. A lot. Wonder if they'd like to date just me." Then insecurity settles in a bit. " Oh no! What if they don't like me enough to date just me?" Okay what? I guess this is the first place I get stuck. Wh...

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