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Love or Illusion? The 10% That’s Destroying Your Relationship Without You Realizing It

Alisa
4 min readJan 24, 2025

Why settling for less in love is costing you more than you think

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Look at the person you call your partner — the one you laugh with, cry with, and share your dreams with. They’re your go-to for comfort, the 90% of your world that feels like bliss. But what about the remaining 10%?

That’s the part where things don’t add up. The emotional withdrawal. The cold silences. The unexplained distance. You brush it off, thinking, “Everyone has bad days.” But deep down, you know there’s more to it.

That 10% of doubt, fear, and insecurity is a slow poison, quietly undoing everything you thought was real.

The Silent Killer: Emotional Disconnect

Relationships don’t usually fail because of screaming matches or grand betrayals — they crumble in silence. It’s the quiet moments of being ignored, the unspoken dismissal of your feelings, and the gradual erosion of emotional connection.

When your partner checks out emotionally, they’re sending you a subtle but clear message: “You’re not worth my vulnerability.”

Think about that for a moment. Every time they retreat into silence or indifference, you’re left questioning your worth. And over…

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Alisa
Alisa

Written by Alisa

Hi, I’m Alisa. I write about love, dating, sex, and relationships—sharing stories, insights, and advice to help navigate the complexities of human connection.

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