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Ray Sweatman's avatar

You're better off without him. Though an Englishman who can cook...that's something ;)

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Right? Stereotypes aren’t always true

Poetry by Ben Bruges's avatar

As a Brit, I didn't even realise that was a stereotype of us.

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I think it totally depends on the country. Like, in Germany, we thought American food is shite and English is fine.

MoTy's avatar

The entire piece felt like having a conversation over drinks. My soft spots for you multiply daily. And the sub tittle - allegedly x

Peter Zawal's avatar

This is so interesting, partly because you've shown the grit to share something which many others can relate to via their own experiences, but would never tell. Relationships are complex and rarely follow societal definitions of friends v FWB v lovers or whatever; it's a complex, convoluted spectrum, Sylvie. I loved reading this; it's raw and honest, and I felt for you (the good, the great, and the woeful). I hope you find someone who suits your self: your being, style, head and heart. It's hard to fulfil all of those ambitions, isn't it? And shitful, puke-worthy dating sites, yes.

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Thank you, Peter. I’m happy in my isolationship. 🤓

Virginia Curtis's avatar

For sure it's always better to be the dumper than the dumpee - The friendzone is a terrible place to be unless you want to be there. Thanks for this slice of life. I agree with Ray. You're better off. Love, Virg

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Def better off! xx

Chris Keller's avatar

a really good piece. one line dropped like a clog on a wooden floor in the early morning: "I am confusing, apparently." smiling, this was sharp.

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Merci! I just saw/heard the clog drop. It was a wooden Dutch klompen!!!

Nunam's avatar

It's good to take your advice through your experiences.

You Dodged a bullet there! You deserve better.

E.M. Holliday's avatar

Devastating. As always, I feel like I am literally right there. "I was the zoner" 👏

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Yes, lol, I AM the zoner. Or was, until I wasn't.

SPAM on Rye's avatar

Bruh. This was a slice of life that sliced back. But I'm happy for you

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Good riddance. Thank you!! 😊

Nick Ebeling's avatar

nice Wicker Man drop

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I love that movie even though it’s so hokey now

Nick Ebeling's avatar

It kicks so much ass, and so does that scene.

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I’m glad it comes across that way. Kicking ass. Not some sad sob story.