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9 Key Indicators help to Recognizing When Love Turns Into Exploitation

he only loves using you

Dhruv Jalodra
3 min readOct 13, 2023

Falling in love is often an exhilarating rollercoaster of emotions. Those butterflies in your stomach, the irresistible urge to be near that special person, and the belief that they're the center of your universe - these are all signs of a budding romance.

But what happens when those passionate feelings aren't reciprocated? It's undoubtedly painful. Even worse, what if the person you love is merely using you for their own gain? We all deserve genuine, deep love, but not everyone we encounter has our best interests at heart.

At times, distinguishing between true love and a facade can be perplexing. Some individuals are remarkably adept at playing a role and charming their way through life, even when their intentions are far from sincere. How do you discern whether he genuinely loves you or if you're being exploited?

1) He's a Taker, Not a Giver

Authentic love thrives on equilibrium, a continual exchange between partners.

Each should contribute proportionally, sometimes giving more, sometimes receiving less, depending on the ebb and flow of life.

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Dhruv Jalodra
Dhruv Jalodra

Written by Dhruv Jalodra

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