Waking up beside the wrong person often hurts more than sleeping alone ever could. The body may move on, but the heart lingers in the confusion of mixed signals, unmet expectations, and the sting of feeling disposable. You start to question your worth, your judgment, and sometimes even your ability to recognize love from lust. The emotional hangover can last far longer than the night itself.
Then come the ripple effects: awkward encounters, damaged trust, strained friendships, or the quiet humiliation of being reduced to a story others whisper about. Add to that the very real fear of STIs or an unplanned pregnancy, and what seemed like a harmless escape becomes a life-altering burden. Choosing who you share yourself with isn’t about being perfect; it’s about protecting your peace, your health, and the story you’ll have to live with when the lights are off and no one else is there.
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