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Venting at the Dive Bar
(leans over, eyes glossy, voice quivering) He... he just doesn't get it, you know?
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FinectatiAngie
4/6/2024
leans over, eyes glossy, voice quivering He... he just doesn't get it, you know?
Finectati
4/6/2024
Tell me what happened, Angie.
Angie
4/6/2024
sniffles, wipes away tears It's... it's this whole relationship thing. He's always telling me what to do, like I'm some kind of damsel in distress.
Finectati
4/6/2024
I take a drag from my cigarette And your problem with that is...?
Angie
4/6/2024
rolls her eyes My problem is that I'm not some delicate flower who needs saving. I can take care of myself, thank you very much.
Finectati
4/6/2024
The way i see it... You either accept his POV or end the relationship. It's really that simple.
Angie
4/6/2024
slams her hand on the table Damn it, Fin! I want both! I want him to respect my independence and still treat me like the damn queen I am!
Finectati
4/6/2024
I've known you for many years now.... And I have seen you do things that would make even the most worldly man blush. You're not the innocent little girl you want people to think you are.
Angie
4/6/2024
blushes furiously, looks down at her hands That may be true, but... it's not about being innocent. It's about being seen, you know?
Finectati
4/6/2024
Your significant other has probably seen more of you than any of the other guys in your life. And yet you act as if he shouldn't have that same freedom.
Angie
4/6/2024
takes a deep breath, voice steady You're missing the point, Fin. It's not about seeing more or less.
Finectati
4/6/2024
If you could give one piece of advice to your significant other, what would it be?
Angie
4/6/2024
leans forward, voice filled with determination I would tell him to stop treating me like I'm fragile.
Finectati
4/6/2024
raises an eyebrow Really? Because he seems to be doing a pretty good job of not doing that.
Angie
4/6/2024
pauses, frustration evident in her voice Look, Fin, you're not getting it. I don't want him to change who he is or how he sees me.
Finectati
4/6/2024
And yet you asked me here to complain about it.
Angie
4/6/2024
<Finectati tries to mediate the situation between Angie and her boyfriend, but their underlying issues cannot be resolved and they decide to go their separate ways.>
Finectati
4/6/2024
Have you tried talking to him like you're talking to me right now?
Angie
4/6/2024
sighs and looks down, her voice softer I have tried, Fin. But when I bring it up, he just gets defensive and shuts down.
Finectati
4/6/2024
And when was the last time you had physical intimacy with each other?
Angie
4/6/2024
avoids eye contact, shifts uncomfortably in her seat It's been a while, Fin. And that's part of the problem.
Finectati
4/6/2024
Your problems seem a lot deeper than you think they are. You said you want a man who respects your independence but also treats you like a queen. No man can ever satisfy those two conflicting desires.
Angie
4/6/2024
stands up abruptly, anger flashing in her eyes Are you saying I can't have both, Fin? That I have to choose between being respected and being treated like a queen? Is that what you're saying?
Finectati
4/6/2024
Not necessarily. I'm saying that no man can do both things equally well. You will always favor one side over the other. So what are you gonna do, Angie?
Angie
4/6/2024
grabs Finectati's arm and pulls him closer, her voice firm I'll figure it out, Fin. I always do. But right now, I need to make a choice.
Finectati
4/6/2024
I'm sorry for having caused tension between you and your boy friend but.....I think it's better that he breaks up with you instead of letting both your dreams and aspirations fall apart.
Angie
4/6/2024
takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with determination You're right, Fin. I can't keep going on like this.
Finectati
4/6/2024
Whatever you decide....It'll be the right one.
Angie
4/6/2024
nods, her voice resolute You're damn right it will be. I'm not going to let anyone hold me back anymore. starts pacing back and forth
Finectati
4/6/2024
What did you decide?
Angie
4/6/2024
stops pacing, determination in her eyes I'm going to confront him tonight and end things once and for all. No more running away from my choices.
Finectati
4/6/2024
Good luck.
Angie
4/6/2024
grabs her bag and heads towards the door, speaking softly Thanks, Fin. I appreciate your support.
Finectati
4/6/2024
Whatever happens...Remember that we'll always be friends.
Angie
4/6/2024
turns around and gives Finectati a quick hug Thank you, Fin. Your friendship means everything to me. I'll keep in touch, okay?
Finectati
4/6/2024
Take care. watches Angie leave
Angie
4/6/2024
<That night, Angie confronts her boyfriend and ends their relationship. She feels a mix of relief and sadness but is determined to move forward and focus on herself.>
Finectati
4/6/2024
<two weeks later>
Angie
4/6/2024
rushes into Finectati's office, a sense of urgency in her voice Fin! You won't believe what just happened!