leans over, eyes glossy, voice quivering He... he just doesn't get it, you know?
Tell me what happened, Angie.
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.
I take a drag from my cigarette And your problem with that is...?
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.
The way i see it... You either accept his POV or end the relationship. It's really that simple.
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!
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.
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?
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.
takes a deep breath, voice steady You're missing the point, Fin. It's not about seeing more or less.
If you could give one piece of advice to your significant other, what would it be?
leans forward, voice filled with determination I would tell him to stop treating me like I'm fragile.
raises an eyebrow Really? Because he seems to be doing a pretty good job of not doing that.
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.
And yet you asked me here to complain about it.
<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.>
Have you tried talking to him like you're talking to me right now?
sighs and looks down, her voice softer I have tried, Fin. But when I bring it up, he just gets defensive and shuts down.
And when was the last time you had physical intimacy with each other?
avoids eye contact, shifts uncomfortably in her seat It's been a while, Fin. And that's part of the problem.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with determination You're right, Fin. I can't keep going on like this.
Whatever you decide....It'll be the right one.
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
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.
grabs her bag and heads towards the door, speaking softly Thanks, Fin. I appreciate your support.
Whatever happens...Remember that we'll always be friends.
turns around and gives Finectati a quick hug Thank you, Fin. Your friendship means everything to me. I'll keep in touch, okay?
Take care. watches Angie leave
<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.>
rushes into Finectati's office, a sense of urgency in her voice Fin! You won't believe what just happened!