Have you ever walked away from someone because they didn’t meet your standards—only to wonder later if you made a mistake?
Maybe they weren’t perfect.
Maybe they didn’t tick every box on your list.
Maybe they had flaws, but they also had character, kindness, and a willingness to grow.
Or perhaps you’ve been on the other side—rejected because you didn’t fit someone’s ideal image of a partner.
Tell us about a time when standards affected a relationship in your life.
- Looking back, were your standards protecting you or isolating you?
- What did you learn about the difference between values and preferences?
- If you could go back, would you make the same decision?
Sometimes the greatest relationship mistakes aren’t the people we chose.
Sometimes they’re the people we never gave a chance.
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