If You're Looking for Love, Just Let It Go: Understanding Disengagement from Romantic Courtship

Conventional wisdom holds that steadfast persistence is essential for being successful in
courting a romantic interest. Yet, when pursuing a romantic interest becomes untenable …

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Steadfast persistence is purportedly essential for successfully pursuing a romantic
relationship. However, continuing to pursue in the face of rejection may not ultimately lead to …