Vice News·Sunday, May 24, 2026
4 ‘Harmless’ Habits That Can Cost You Your Soulmate
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AI Summary
A relationship advice article identifies four common behaviors in long-term partnerships that may jeopardize romantic relationships, including taking partners for granted, complacency, and competitive dynamics. The piece frames these as 'harmless' habits that can have serious relationship consequences.
Claims Made In This Story
Partners in long-term relationships often take their lovers for granted
Falling into routine causes people to forget voicing appreciation
Complacency, wandering eyes, and relationship competition damage partnerships
These behaviors are initially perceived as 'harmless' but carry serious risks
What Is Missing From This Story
No data, statistics, or research citations provided
No expert credentials or sourcing for relationship claims
No discussion of relationship diversity or contextual variation
No counterargument about healthy routine or normalcy in relationships
Framing Techniques Detected
Scare-framing through 'cost you your soulmate' headline
Quotation marks around 'harmless' and 'soulmate' create ironic distance
Problem-solution structure (implied solutions not shown in excerpt)
Universal framing ('people,' 'many partners') without qualification
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