"According to TikTok creator and certified breakup coach @lauraleabalanced, that's because it's not enough to say these words out loud: You actually need to define them. The way you define relational words like love, loyalty, marriage, commitment, trust, etc., could be completely different from how your partner defines them, and it's better to know sooner rather than later as a way to avoid future heartbreak."
"On the app, counselor and coach @mental_unwind also pointed out the importance of making sure you're on the same page with your language. "Everyone knows that words have meaning, and we know that communication in a relationship is paramount," she said in the clip. "But what we don't talk about is defining what a word means - outside of the dictionary definition - and what it means to us." Here's why it can make or break your relationship."
Dating profiles and early romantic talk often use relational buzzwords like love, loyalty, commitment, marriage, and trust. People assign personal meanings to these words based on experience, so partners can use identical terms yet intend different things. Misaligned definitions can produce apparent compatibility that masks underlying differences and increase the risk of heartbreak. Therapists and relationship coaches advise couples to explicitly define what key relational words mean to each person and to discuss expectations early. Clarifying language helps reveal mismatched assumptions, improves communication, and supports realistic decisions about the future of the relationship.
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