I casually asked if you wanted to fuck over post-work drinks, and you told me you and your ex were going to try to make it work. I was genuinely happy for you, but at the same time, I grieved the loss. A friend I trusted to hold me and my sadness. I only hope I was the same for you.
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Your eye wandered for six years before you decided to end it. Your parents were devastated. Mine were thrilled. I wish I had done it myself.
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Editor’s note: If I hosted a breakup story slam in February in Philadelphia, would you … come? 👀 -jz