THE FUSE

The early days of dating can feel exciting and fun. You’re trading stories, learning someone’s rhythms, maybe even imagining what things could become. Then something small catches your attention. A comment that makes you raise a brow, or a story that doesn’t line up. Maybe it’s a joke at your or someone else’s expense that doesn’t feel like a joke at all. When you feel that first nudge, telling you something isn’t right, it’s easy to dismiss the concern. After all, you might really like this person. But the truth is, those moments matter.