is it love or just fake dating with extra steps?

Ever been in a “relationship” that feels like… nothing? Like you're technically together, but emotionally you're just roommates who sometimes kiss? That’s not love—it’s what people call fake dating. You’re there, but not really there. No real talks. No future plans. Just surface vibes and lots of “idk what we are” moments. It usually starts from fear—fear of being alone, fear of real vulnerability, fear of getting hurt. So people settle for the illusion of connection instead of the messy, beautiful reality of it. But staying too long in something half-real? It chips away at your self-worth. You start wondering if you’re asking for too much when really—you’re not. You deserve something that feels alive. #relationshiptruths #datingstruggles #emotionalhealth #knowyourworth #fakeintimacy