I am a bit of a romantic. Okay, okay, when I say "a bit," I mean I am a hopeless, bright-eyed, often-times naive romantic. This trait has paved the way for some major love mishaps. In fact, a teeny bopper rom-com could be written around these mishaps. That being said, let the cameras roll.
I received a text message recently that was not intended for my eyes. Actually, I can't prove that it wasn't meant for me, only hope. It detailed what a predicament the sender was in after the time that I had spent with sender. It then continued to say that sender did not know how to "get rid" of me. I also received a new name: "busted mistake." I was unaware that I had applied for a new name, but that choice does have a certain ring to it. Is that Hebrew? It might sound better in French: "faute bousillée," or "erreur éclatée." Screw it, just call me "BM." I can't win.
After my initial shock, I thought about the events leading up to this message, the textapades, if you will. I had asked the sender in previous messages to let me know the moment that he/she felt that he/she couldn't carry on a "textlationship." In other words, I gave the sender an easy out. However, the sender replied that everything was fine and I needn't worry about it. Well that is fantastic! I was given proof that I need not be worried about overstaying my digital welcome and could rest peacefully in knowing that the messages would continue. The messages did not continue until the message that I wasn't even supposed to see.
I'm not losing sleep over this mishap, nor am I even going to do anything to retaliate against the sender. At this point, what good would that do? It might make me feel like I've defended my honor, but it would only last a fleeting moment. No, no, I'll just chalk this one up to yet another backfire in the horribly damaged shotgun that is my quasi-love life.
My only advice to you, my readers, would be to be honest with everyone you know. You can save people a lot of hurt later down the road by taking ownership for your feelings and theirs as well. It might not be the easiest thing to do at the time, but wouldn't you want someone to do that for you?
To the sender, although I highly doubt you're reading this, let me just say...your message was received loud and clear.
