The fallout isn’t always confined to private emotions. If the person involved is already in a relationship, consequences can quickly spill into broken trust, strained friendships, and uncomfortable public drama. Gossip, judgment, and shifting reputations can take a toll on your mental and social well-being.
Even in casual situations, misaligned intentions—where one person seeks connection and the other seeks escape—can lead to deep disappointment. Mismatched meanings often result in conflict that neither side prepared for.
