Oops! Did You Put the Love of Your Life in the Friend Zone?
Psychology Today
by Cortnie S. Baity Ph.D., LMFTFebruary 17, 2026
Slow-burn relationships, characterized by steady warmth, reliability, and genuine care, may lack dramatic excitement but provide consistent, nourishing love.
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 2/17/2026