This Lie Costing You Your Confidence

Why “Just Be Nice” Is Setting You Up for Ghosting, Friend-Zoning, and Endless Frustration

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I still see it in my mind: Mark crashing onto my couch, phone dangling from his hand, eyes wide with frustration. He let out this heavy sigh and said, “Why do I keep getting ghosted? I just don’t get it.”

And here’s the thing — Mark’s the guy who holds doors open, never misses an anniversary, and would drop everything …