The Process.

The Process.

Quit the game.

To find love, we must first forfeit power.

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Cole Schafer
Jun 28, 2026
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I don’t generally write openly about dating, as I prefer these days to keep my love life private. But, I wanted to share a realization I’ve had as of late because I find it applicable to life outside of strictly a romantic context.

People tend to approach dating in one of two ways:

  1. They pursue

  2. They get pursued

This creates something of a game where your rol…

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