Re: Hannah S/Jeremiah M
I remind myself it's because they're unhappy with something about themselves and it makes them feel better, but it's still a lot, especially when you're dealing with your own shame and self-blame on things. I would love to act again. It might need to look different next time.
I would tell you. And technically the masquerade was before we had any defined relationship, but it would have been dishonest to myself and to her, and I realized that eventually. Even if you said you didn't want any sort of relationship with me, it would have been dishonest to pursue further and once I realized that, I just... couldn't do so.
Hannah, I want to say that you don't have to keep telling me this. I believe you when you say I can be with someone else if I want, but here's the reality - I don't want to be, and if that changes - I'll talk to you, but I like being with you. I want to talk with you and be honest.