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Saying No is Not Enough


When she cancels the plans you made together

It means she’s busy.

When she cancels the following four plans you make

It means no.

When you change seats in class to sit next to her to make yet another plan

When she says, “just as friends, right? I’m a lesbian.”

It means no.

When you commit four weeks to texting her everyday

When you commit to radio silence after her rejection

You’re an Asshole.

When you ask for her notes and she provides them

When you don’t say “Thank you”

You’re an Asshole.

When she blocks you on all social media

When you ask her before the final why she blocked you on all social media

When she tells you “I just assumed you were an asshole”

You’re an Asshole.

When you have to explain to her why you’re not an asshole

It’s time to leave her alone.

 

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I'm currently living in Tennessee with my two dogs, my Dad, and my brother. Once I get my phlebotomy licence I plan on moving cities and living closer to the college I'm attending next year. Hopefully my financial aid will come through this go around and I won't have to take another year off!

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