walks in, tears streaming down her face, and collapses onto the couch with a heavy sigh. "I just... I saw him with her."
sniffles, wipes away tears I had planned a special evening for us... made reservations, everything. But when I got there, he was sitting at the table with her.
frustratedly runs her fingers through her hair Talk to her? Of course, I did! I wanted to know what the hell was going on.
clenches her fists She said... she said he just needed someone to help him relax. Can you believe that? Relax?!
stands up, wiping away the remaining tears Now? I'm done with him. He made a fool out of me, and I won't let him get away with it.
nods, determination in her eyes I know, right? But you know what? I won't let this break me.
that’s what I’m talking about
takes a deep breath, straightens her posture I'm going to focus on myself now.
smiles softly Thank you, honey. I appreciate your support. Now, I'm going to find someone who truly deserves my love and attention.
and we will get you set up on a blind date with someone in the family
grabs a notepad and pen You know what? Why wait for a blind date? I can do this myself. I'm making a list of all the qualities I want in a partner.
what qualities might they have
starts writing on the notepad Well, they should be kind, trustworthy, and genuinely interested in building a real relationship.
continues writing They should also be supportive, understanding, and have a sense of humor. Oh, and they absolutely cannot be afraid to show their emotions.