Post by @coachveeph

Is he genuinely interested in building something with you, or is he mainly interested in getting physical? That’s a question worth asking BEFORE you get emotionally invested. 👀 In relationship psychology, there’s a distinction between sexual interest and long-term relationship commitment. They can exist together, but one doesn’t automatically guarantee the other. Research on the Investment Model of Commitment, which analyzed 50,427 participants across 202 independent samples, found that relationship satisfaction, emotional investment, and the perceived quality of alternatives were strongly associated with commitment. In other words, commitment involves more than physical attraction. . So how do you find out what someone actually wants? Don’t rely on guessing games. Have an honest conversation. You can ask: “Are you looking for something serious, or are you only interested in something physical?” Then pay attention to three things: 1. His answer: Is he clear about what he’s looking for? 2. His boundaries: Does he respect your decision to wait or say no? 3. His consistency: Does he continue making an effort to know you even when sex isn’t involved? And here’s something important: if someone is only interested in something casual, that doesn’t automatically make them a bad person. But if you want commitment, you shouldn’t have to compromise your values just to keep their attention. Don’t use intimacy as a test to make someone prove their intentions. Let honest conversations and consistent behavior reveal what they really want. You deserve someone whose intentions match yours. ❤️ 💕 Unsure how to recognize genuine relationship intentions? Book a 1:1 consultation with Coach Vee and let’s talk about your dating patterns. 🔗 Link in bio #CoachVee #MatchmakingManila #DatingAdvice #RelationshipPsychology #DatingWithIntention