Therapy

"Just talk to him or write him an e-mail or something."
"I can't. I'm shy."
"No you're not."
"Yes I am. I'm shy."
"No, you're fake shy."
"What does that even mean?"
"It means you pretend to be shy in intimidating situations as an excuse for fear. So people won't know you're actually afraid. It's a defense mechanism."
"No. That's not it... I'm just shy."

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"I love him, but I want him to date other people. That way, when he gets back, he'll know what he was missing and he can learn to love my flaws and accept me for who I am."
"Or the opposite could happen."
"What?"
"He could realize that you're not meant for each other and find his soulmate isn't you."
"Right. That too."

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"We got in another fight."
"What about?"
"The same thing."
"Well, you need to decide whether you're getting something out of this relationship that's worth constantly fighting for."
"I know."
"So...?"
"I don't know."

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"Are you back together?"
"No. We're trying to be just friends."
"Are you having sex?"
"Ya..."
"I don't have sex with my friends."

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