Okay, let's be real. He asked me out. I said no. And then... he moved on. Shocking, right?
My Unpopular Opinion: It's Fine!
I know, I know. Some people think it's supposed to be some grand, dramatic rejection. Like, I'm supposed to live rent-free in his head forever.
But honestly? I think it's refreshing. He took the 'L' with grace. Good for him!
The Rom-Com Fantasy vs. Reality
We've all seen the movies. The girl rejects the guy. He then spends the next two hours of screen time pining, writing poems, and orchestrating grand gestures.
That's cute for Hollywood. But in real life? I'd be a little concerned. Stalker alert!
I'm not saying I *want* him to be miserable. Just... adjusted. And perhaps dating someone else. Preferably someone awesome.
Why I'm Secretly Thrilled
Hear me out. If he's still hung up on me after I clearly said no, what does that say about his decision-making skills?
Maybe I dodged a bullet. A bullet of clinginess! I need someone with options. Someone who can handle rejection.
Someone like... well, someone who moves on after a polite "no, thank you."
The "But What If..." Game
Of course, there's always that little voice that whispers, "But what if he was The One?"
To that voice, I say: "The One wouldn't make me feel guilty for having standards."
And The One would respect my decision. Even if it's not the one he wanted. Boom! Nailed it.
The Bro Code of Moving On
Let's be honest, guys are often pressured to play it cool. Like they can't show any emotion after being turned down.
Maybe he is secretly crushed. But he's putting on a brave face. And you know what? I respect that.
It's called maturity. It's called self-respect. It's called not being a stage-five clinger.
The Ultimate Test: The Awkward Run-In
Picture this: you're at a party. Suddenly, you see him. And he's... with someone else. Gasp!
Okay, a tiny part of you might feel a *smidge* of jealousy. A tiny, insignificant smidge.
But mostly? You feel... relieved. He's happy. You're free. Everyone wins. Except maybe your ego. But ego's overrated anyway.
In Conclusion: Let Him Live!
So, to all the guys out there who've been rejected: it's okay to move on. Really.
In fact, it's admirable. It shows strength. It shows that you value your own time and energy.
And who knows? Maybe your moving on will actually make *her* think twice. But that's just a bonus. Don't do it for her. Do it for you!
Because at the end of the day, we all deserve to be with someone who's genuinely excited to be with us. And if that's not me, well, then good luck finding your person, ex-suitor! I'm sure she's out there.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date. With myself and a large pizza.
