I met Kassie after I broke up with my girlfriend of six years. We went on a few dates, everything was going fine. She seemed wise and mature, although maybe a little younger than me. Late 20s? And then, she asked what I was looking for, relationship wise.
“I just got out of a six year long relationship. It was toxic and verbally abusive and I’m honestly just tired of responsibility and obligations. I need some me time to figure myself out and put my life together again. But I know that prior to dating her, I had friends with benefits. And that’s where I’m most comfortable going right now.”
Kassie nodded, sipped on her tea and said, “Well. I’m not interested in that, so I guess this is where we part ways.”
I was sad to see her go, but not the type to pressure anyone into anything.
A month passed and I got a text from Kassie.
“You home?”
I said I was.
“Can I come over?”
I said she could.