“you could be trapped in level two for years because you are in a relationship justifying staying because of the attraction or whatever else but you don't have the commitment that you deeply in your heart want”

“I can't keep giving time and energy to someone who wants something different than I do”

“Being in a committed relationship isn't about constant excitement. It's about showing up, especially on the boring days. It's not always filled with butterflies. Sometimes it's choosing to talk it out instead of walking away.”