The article discusses the complexities of revisiting past relationships, particularly for individuals who identify as transgender. It highlights the seductive nature of nostalgia, which can lead to romanticizing past relationships while overlooking negative experiences. A critical self-assessment is encouraged, questioning whether past partners respected the individual's identity and if they have shown genuine growth. The author emphasizes that people evolve differently, and one should carefully evaluate the potential risks of rekindling a relationship with an ex, advocating for self-respect and conscious decision-making in matters of the heart.
Nostalgia is seductive.
Memory has the effect of smoothing the edges of what really happened in previous relationships.
For trans folks, especially those who begin later in life, there's extra study in our celestial chart.
Did they respect your identity last time around? Have they shown genuine trans-affirmation since?
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