John and Emily were two young adults living in a small, quaint town. They met at a coffee shop, bonding over shared interests and a love of 80s music. But as their relationship deepened, they both began to pretend that they were in a relationship, despite neither of them actually wanting to commit.
Why Did We Just Say Hey?Our research team studied John and Emily's text messages, social media posts, and awkward in-law visits. We observed a clear pattern of pretending to choose, despite their actual feelings of ambivalence.
Read our methodologyWe found that John and Emily's pretending to choose was a coping mechanism, a defense against the uncertainty of real emotions. But at what cost? Our study suggests that pretending to choose can lead to a life of unrequited feelings and existential dread.
View our resultsJohn and Emily's story is a cautionary tale of the dangers of pretending to choose. It's a reminder that real feelings, even if they're scary, are worth exploring. Or maybe not. Either way, it's all about the feels, man.
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