One awkward message rarely ruins a promising connection. People are allowed to be tired, distracted, uncertain, or simply not in the mood for a great chat. Problems usually come from patterns: pushing after a boundary, carrying a one-sided conversation, turning every topic sexual, or trying to repair silence with more pressure.
This chapter is a reference guide for those moments. It is not a list of commandments or a set of moves to run on someone. It is a way to spot when a conversation has become less mutual, less clear, or less comfortable, then make a small correction.
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