This paints such a beautiful picture
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Some women have been single for so long they don't date anymore. They grant you access to their peaceful little empire like a reluctant queen handing you a visitor's badge.
You text her "good morning," and she's already annoyed, like, Why are you disturbing the sacred silence of my personal growth journey?
You think you're gonna be her boyfriend? Bro, she's [been] sleeping diagonally in her bed for three years! She's not giving up that territory [just] because you opened the door and paid for a coffee.
Her vibe is "I love the idea of you, but your physical presence is kind of ruining my aesthetic."
You plan a cute date. She's thinking, That sounds nice, but also, I could stay home, deep clean my apartment, do a 12 step skincare routine, order sushi, and not have to listen to a man breathe.
Romantic surprises? Risky. You show up unannounced with flowers. Cool. She already scheduled her evening: [a] 2-hour bubble bath, wine, rewatching "Pride and Prejudice" for emotional stability. You're not part of the itinerary, Jonathan.
You try to check in emotionally. "how are you feeling?"
She's feeling fantastic because you're not here.
When she says, "I need space," she doesn't mean "I am upset." She means she wants to lay face down on her bed for three hours without explaining it to anyone.
You're not competing with other guys. There are no other guys you're competing with. You're competing with her weighted blanket, her peace, her cat named Chairman Meow, and the simple joy of not having to share her fries.
And the second you cause even 0.0001% stress? Gone. Vanished. Back to her solo adventures and 87 unread therapy newsletters.
"are you okay"
Yes, she's thriving. She just booked a solo trip to Iceland while you were still composing your "good morning beautiful" text.
Dating a girl who is used to being alone is not romance. It's a[n] extreme sport for your self esteem.
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