Posted by Susan J on September 9, 2003, at 14:05:38
Boy flirts with girl.
Girl feels pretty and attractive first time in a long time.
Boy pursues girl.
Girl not sure.
Boy pursues girl some more.
Girl says OK, let's date.
Boy says, sorry, I can't handle love, too afraid of the hurt of rejection.
Girl is now already hooked.
Girl tries to show boy he's safe.
Boy does something *horrible* to betray their friendship because he is weak and emotionally unhealthy.
Girl tells boy to stay out of her life forever.
Boy stays away. For a couple of months.
Boy comes back and apologizes sincerely, wants to try to fix what's he's broken.Girl doesn't know what to do. Keep ignoring boy and stay safe? Forgive boy and let him do all the work?
Or what? Is girl's wanting to protect herself from more pain any different than boy's original refusal to take a risk? If boy is sincere, shouldn't girl (or anyone) try to forgive? Why does girl still care about boy?
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poster:Susan J
thread:258427
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