Delusionship

A delusionship is a one-sided bond you imagine is more serious than the other person ever signaled.

A delusionship is a relationship that exists mostly in your head, where you believe there is real romance despite little evidence the other person feels the same.

It often grows from a few friendly texts, a crush, or a casual fling that you mentally upgrade into something committed. The story you tell yourself outpaces what is actually happening.

It overlaps with situationships, but a delusionship is defined by the gap between your hopes and their behavior.

The honest check is to weigh actions over fantasies. If their effort does not match your expectations, accept the real picture so you can invest in connections that meet you halfway.

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