inherplace: She had told her family and friends that she was going to break up with her boyfriend. &
inherplace: She had told her family and friends that she was going to break up with her boyfriend. “Don’t do that!” they had all yelled. He was rich, he was polite, he was good to her, he was a catch, they had all told her. “But when I’m with him, I feel like I’m his punching bag or something,” she’d said. “No, that’s just in your head. He’s a complete gentleman, we’ve all seen him. Do you want another boyfriend like your ex? Stealing your things to buy drugs?” “No, of course not, but—” “No buts! You don’t want to let this one get away! Look, the next time you think he’s being mean, just try fooling around. Take off your clothes. Touch him. You’ll both forget all about it and feel better.” “But—” “NO BUTS!” “O…okay. I guess you’re right. He really is better than I deserve.” “That’s right! Geez, ‘punching bag’? You’re so melodramatic. What’s he do, anyway? Call you the c-word in bed? Some guys like that, you know. You’ll get over it.” “I…you’re right, nevermind.” -- source link