If you ever want to know what someone REALLY thinks about you, just break up with them. Within a matter of minutes, that person is more than willing to share every flaw you've ever had, or they thought you had. Few too many pounds? Listen up, fat ass. Too sarcastic? You're dead inside.
(Not saying these aren't accurate...hell, she is likely smarter than I thought...)
So what did I really learn: knowing when it's all wrong is just as important as when it is going right. Sure. given that I am 31 going on 14, my opinion on life skills is questionable at best...but...I feel confident about this one.
I couldn't say one thing wrong with my ex...oh sure if you want to bring out the bleaching, or the fact that she didn't read so good...you could have a point. But the fact remained that she is and was a very nice, sweet, caring individual. So in the name of journalistic integrity, I asked the most unbiased person I know...my mom.
(Full disclosure: If I decided to murder 13 slow senior citizens with a soup ladle next Thursday, my mom would be first in line for visiting hours the following week.)
Mom's take: "Well...you're a person who needs...space. And you need a person who doesn't need your input. Well, you're going to give your input but that person shouldn't care what you have to say."
That is from the woman who gave birth to me.
The point: After several months in a serious relationship, I can't say that I know what a great relationship is but I know what it isn't.
Most importantly, mom said I'm very handsome.
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