This has all been said before

Hey, girl.

Wanna Boink?
(No, I’m not staying)

You actually learned that –
like,
really quickly.

That was…
funny.

Does sex sound better
now that we’re high?

What do you mean by,
no?

No, I don’t see my
ex anymore.

NO, I’m not drunk.

See, I havefeelings
justlikeyou.

Have you heard of
The 1975?
The environment?
Bell Hooks?

Sorry —
I’ve never met another woman.

No, I’m not lying to you.

She’s coming by
to get the cat.
Can you leave?

It’s so funny,
when you cum your face goes like…

You’re too good for me.

Haha you’re crazy.

No babe, she didn’t
smash your
ceramic
bowls.

Can I come over?
I just feel really safe with you.

You’re the only one who really
sees me.

You’re…
crafty.

I’ve been thinking —
maybe we should open things up.

Careful.
Don’t hurt yourself.

No,
I’m not bringing you
to the wedding.

Alright. Got it. I'll see myself out.

Honestly, I’m so shocked by how this has ended.

As his sister, I get that he made some big mistakes and broke trust -he’s not perfect- but it’s really unfortunate and disappointing that you’re walking away without knowing a great deal of information.

It’s also a shame that his personal space was violated too, and then he was stripped of any opportunity to share.

I know what happened and what you saw, and I know it is not black and white as you’ve treated it.

I’m sure you’ve convinced yourself and others that everything you thought you knew about him was a lie, and that he’s just like every other guy.

I know that isn’t real.

I’ve been in similar shoes and I get it, it’s easier to just cut someone off, tear down their character, not worry about the details.

It’s a lot harder to be open to listening, especially when you are hurt.

I’m a girl and trust me, I get our code.

But sometimes there are cracks.

-Mac

You’re right. He was so great. I’ve been making it all up.

(Text adapted from an actual message, quoted verbatim. Name has been changed.)