I received a call from Steve, who had been expressing interest in me for months, though I hadn’t been paying much attention. Despite going out with him on various occasions, it wasn’t until one particular moment that he proposed. I declined, stating, “No, I can’t date you.” In response, he expressed understanding if I needed time to get to know him better.
However, he pointed out, “Saying you can’t date me means you’ve closed off all possibilities of falling in love with me, and that hurts.” I apologized and clarified, “I can ask for time, but the truth is, it won’t change anything. I appreciate your care and think highly of you as a person, but I can’t say yes to your proposal.”
Coming out of a previous relationship that had taken a toll on me, I had closed my heart to love. That’s why I didn’t even consider taking time to reflect. Despite my decision, Steve persisted. He continued to call and urged me to…….Read Full Story Here.…………
