North Americans have depressing relationships - by Spencer

Your "mature" relationship is not as mature as you think it is

North Americans have depressing relationships Your "mature" relationship is not as mature as you think it is Spencer Jul 25, 2026 4,797 90 968 Share Something about me that not a lot of readers know is that I’m a first generation immigrant. I was born and raised in Romania until the age of sixteen, when my parents brought me to Canada. I’ve chosen an Americanized gender neutral name to go by once I began my transition, which is why this information comes as a surprise to most. Before arriving, I expected my greatest culture shock to be related to customs. Maybe we’ll dress differently. Maybe I

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