Number 2, I'm sorry, but I don't believe it. Such relationships as you describe are extremely toxic and unrealistic. Usually one partner breaks down to please the other, to try to visually resemble his ideal, to pretend that she is interested in his interests and to create a false sense of reciprocity and the impression of "kindred spirits" while in reality he simply loses himself in order to please himself. Either you have serious intentions and you love unconditionally from the very beginning, or you don't do it, that's it. Love is not a contract for mutual benefit. And on the subject - yes, there are doomed relationships. These are the links fabricated for the sake of benefit. They are easy (because you don't really feel true love) and are a preferred option for most people with low self-esteem and problems in general. Why? Because they get a slave, ready for anything for them, without usually asking for anything in return, at least at an early stage. How not to love such a spirit in a bottle, tell me;)
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Because they are stupid.