Using versus choosing your feelings

dating drama young an old🩷Riley · Aug 6, 2026 · 9m

After three days, I realized I needed to listen to the words being said instead of only the feelings I was having. When someone talks about using each other instead of choosing each other, it changes the way you look at the connection. In this episode, I share what I heard, what I learned, and how I recognized the signs and stepped away as quickly as I stepped into it. Feelings are powerful, but they should be built on respect, kindness, honesty, and a real desire to care for each other, not just what someone can get from you.