"Then we’re wasting time," pay and leave (Timely stop loss)

"Would you like to share how you’re feeling?" (open communication)

Text your bestie: "Help! They’re not over their ex—should I keep dating?" (advice-dependent)

Weigh risks: "70% move on in 3 months—I can give them time." (probability thinking)

Apologize immediately: "No need to cool off! I’m sorry—let’s fix this now." (fear of loss)

Reply "Okay, let’s video chat in a week to discuss." (respecting boundaries)

Ask their roommate: "How’s their mood? Have they mentioned me?" (over-involvement)

Create a "cooling-off plan": gym + new skills daily to avoid rumination (self-enrichment)

Confront aggressively: "Are you trying to cheat?" (attacking assumption)

Invite them to talk: "I saw your profile—what does this mean to you?" (curiosity-driven)

Send the screenshot: "Seems we’re not on the same page," and block them (rapid cutoff)

Analyze stats: "Open relationships have 65% higher breakup rates—I need to reassess." (data-driven decision)

Demand a couple pic: "Are you ashamed to be with me?" (emotional blackmail)

Joke: "Am I your secret album exclusive?" (playful probing)

Check their follows: "500 influencers—no wonder they don’t post me." (over-interpretation)

Communicate needs: "I’d like to appear in your socials occasionally—it matters to me." (clear expression)

Throw things and yell: "How could you do this to me?!" (impulsive aggression)

Breathe and ask: "What do you mean by ’falling for’? Can we fix this?" (rational deconstruction)

DM the "rival": "Stay away—we’re not broken up!" (chaotic intervention)

Start "cost-benefit analysis": "Time to save vs. future happiness odds—need to evaluate calmly." (decision modeling)

Cancel the trip: "Can’t go—I’m not in the mood now." (passive avoidance)

Propose joining: "We’re going anyway—meet your ex, let’s reunite at night." (clear boundaries)

Stalk ex’s socials: "Is there another reason they’re going?" (trust spiral)

Renegotiate: "Prioritize ex meetup or our trip? We can adjust plans." (needs alignment)

Lose your temper: "You don’t care about us at all!" (instant emotional outburst)

Joke: "Guess I’m getting an ’air gift’ this year?" (embarrassment relief)

Text mutual friends: "They forgot our anniversary—do they even love me?" (validation-seeking)

Discuss later: "Anniversaries matter to me—let’s set reminders next time." (solution-oriented)

Retort: "Your beer belly is pretty obvious too!" (impulsive retaliation)

Smile: "That’s a bit hurtful," and change the topic (gentle correction)

Give silent treatment for 3 days: "Embarrassed me in front of friends—unforgivable." (passive aggression)

Talk privately: "I know it’s a joke, but public weight comments hurt—can we avoid that?" (rational feedback)

"Shoot first, ask questions never" (act first, regret later)

"Adulting in relationships: communicate, don’t escalate" (mature talk, no drama)

"My friends know best" (friends = gospel)

"Spreadsheet dating: pros and cons list" (dating with Excel sheets)