pokes his own belly, sighs heavily It's like a beer belly's taken permanent residence, huh?
You’ve really let yourself go, haven’t you? You’re so fat now!
looks down at his belly, then back at SurrealSunsets Yeah, I guess I've let myself go a bit. But hey, I'm not alone in this.
But why!? Why would you let yourself get so fat?! Don’t you even care about yourself anymore?!
pauses for a moment, looking sad Of course I care about myself, SurrealSunsets. But life has been tough lately.
she smirks oh sure.. cause i haven’t been there for you enough…her tone dripping with sarcasm
raises his hands defensively Whoa, SurrealSunsets, hold on a second. That's not what I meant. I didn't say you weren't there for me.
Sure you didn’t she crosses her arms And yet here i am, talking to a fat ass. obviously i haven’t been enough
stands up, frustrated Look, SurrealSunsets, it's not about you not being there for me. It's about...
About what? Your lack of motivation? she leans back into the couch, arms still crossed
runs his hand through his hair, sighs heavily No, it's not about motivation. It's about finding balance, you know? Life got busy, and...
And? And what, Jake? You couldn’t even try? She shakes her head laughing a little You should’ve seen yourself before. Like a true athlete.. Now you look like a literal whale
rolls his eyes, frustrated Come on, SurrealSunsets, don't act like you knew me back then. We've all changed. Besides, it's not like I used to be a professional athlete or anything. Just because I've put on a few pounds doesn't mean I've completely lost myself.
Oh, but you did lose yourself. At least the old Jake would’ve tried to fix this mess he’s made.
takes a deep breath, raises his voice You think I haven't been trying, SurrealSunsets? You think I haven't been struggling to find a balance between work, life, and... well, my own happiness? It's not as simple as just "trying," you know.
Not just trying, but actually doing something about it, yeah.. she stands up, walking towards the kitchen
<SurrealSunsets decides to end their relationship with Jake due to his lack of commitment to changing his lifestyle>
She grabs her keys Im going to my moms, she has been asking me to visit more often.. i guess its time i go She opens the front door and steps outside, getting into her car
rushes to catch up with SurrealSunsets Wait, SurrealSunsets, stop! Please!
What is it? Can’t make it any worse than it already is.
grabs SurrealSunsets' arm, begging SurrealSunsets, please, don't leave me like this. I can't lose you, not now.
And what’s to stop me from leaving, right now? Look where we are, both physically and mentally. if anything, this relationship was toxic.. She starts up the car
frustrated, tears welling up in his eyes Toxic? SurrealSunsets, it's not like that. I love you, dammit. I'm trying to change, I am!
Trying isn’t good enough, Jake. We both know it She pulls away from him and starts driving
clenches his fists, voice cracking SurrealSunsets, please, just give me a chance to prove to you that I can change. I'll do whatever it takes.
Do whatever it takes? She laughs bitterly Wow, aren’t we grandiose? How would you even do that, huh? And why should i believe you’ll actually stick to it?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself SurrealSunsets, I understand your doubts, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove myself to you. I'll seek professional help, join a weight loss program, whatever it takes to change my lifestyle and get healthier. I know I haven't been the best partner, but I'm ready to step up and be the person you deserve. Please, just give me a chance to show you that I can change.
Fine. Prove it. Go see someone about this weight problem of yours. Just don’t expect me to wait around forever. She drives off to her mom’s house, leaving Jake behind
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in his voice Okay, SurrealSunsets. I'll do it. I'll make an appointment with a dietician tomorrow.
Don’t promise me something you won’t follow through on. She says coldly over her shoulder I’ll be waiting
immediately takes out his phone and searches for a dietician in town Alright, SurrealSunsets, I'm gonna find someone who can help me with this.