Give in: "Anything with you is fine." (self-sacrificing romance)

Propose weekly rotation: "Your turn this week, mine next—fair?" (rule-based negotiation)

Poll Twitter: "Doc vs. rom-com—what should we watch?" (external opinion reliance)

Suggest split screens: "Watch yours, I'll watch mine—discuss later." (independent coexistence)

Believe "No 'I love you' = not enough love—ready to break up." (black-white thinking)

Ask, "What does 'I love you' mean to you?" (depth communication)

Stalk ex's socials: "They said 'love' after 1 month before—are they falling out of love?" (ex-comparison anxiety)

Accept different paces: "Love languages vary—I feel cared for through their actions." (multidimensional understanding)

Pose for photos: "For our 'perfect travel feed,' worth the effort." (ritual obsession)

Negotiate: "3 pics daily, more time for the views?" (realistic compromise)

Text mutual friends: "They're forcing photos for likes—normal?" (social pressure transfer)

Decline: "Travel is about us, not performing for others." (de-symbolized cognition)

Reply, "No problem—I'll talk daily!" (excessive accommodation)

Create a schedule: "Tue/Thu/Sat 8 PM—take turns sharing." (structured response)

Ask a therapist friend: "Are their needs too demanding?" (professional validation)

Explore core needs: "Do deep talks ease fear of losing touch or fuel self-expression?" (root-cause inquiry)

Cry touched: "They remembered my coffee machine from 6 months ago—my soulmate gets me!" (destiny reinforcement)

Say, "Thanks, but let's plan budgets together next time." (pragmatic finance)

Post on TikTok: "Look! Surprise expensive gift—this is love!" (public display reliance)

Focus on intention: "Thoughtfulness matters more—I'd love a handwritten note too." (de-materialized recognition)

Take on more: "To avoid fighting, I'll do more dishes." (conflict-avoidant romance)

Use data: "Equal chores lower breakup rates by 40%—try a rotation?" (rational argument)

Poll family/roommates: "How should we split chores?" (third-party arbitration)

Explore gender views: "Where does 'guys should do more' come from? Can we redefine it?" (cognitive restructuring)

Check flights immediately: "Paris or Tokyo? I'll pay!" (idealized commitment)

Analyze feasibility: "With annual leave & budget, international every 2 years, domestic in between." (realistic planning)

Survey married friends: "Do you travel abroad for anniversaries?" (social norm reliance)

Redefine rituals: "Anniversaries are about us—cooking global meals at home works too." (de-landmark cognition)

Think, "Their happiness = my happiness—queuing is a love test." (self-sacrifice rationalization)

Set a time limit: "Go for 1 hour, then we'll catch our band together." (boundary clarification)

Post on Insta: "180 mins alone in line… #SingleAtCoachella" (passive aggression)

Balance needs: "While you see your idol, I'll meet new people—reunite later." (autonomous symbiosis)

Before Sunrise "Instant soul connection that lasts forever" (fairy-tale expectation)

When Harry Met Sally "Love is built through compromise" (realistic collaboration)

Fifty Shades of Grey "Love requires a socially approved 'perfect' image" (social performativity)

Marriage Story "Love is choosing each other despite flaws" (mature integration)