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Examining Horton’s journey sheds light on a larger societal pattern seen in modern dating culture. Many women, attracted to charisma and confidence, often overlook the stability and emotional availability that healthier partners could provide. Whether through her writings or the shared experiences of others, what emerges is a commentary on the emotional risks taken while pursuing the “bad guy.” Horton represents many who fall into this snafu — always wanting the chase, yet coming back to the emptiness when the excitement fades.