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Learning to Love

September 3, 2025 7 Comments

By E.N.

After Arthur went out with someone a few times, he’d tell that woman, “I think you can find someone better than me. Call me back in a month if you can’t.”

They never called back, so Arthur assumed they’d found someone better. It was for the best.

He says the same thing to Jenny, someone with whom he particularly clicks.

One month later she calls him back. His heart leaps.

“Did you find someone?” he asks.

“Yes,” she says. “Me. I’ve learned to love myself, Arthur. I hope you can, too. Call me back in a month if you can.”

Click.

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Comments

  1. Michelle Mellon says

    September 3, 2025 at 10:02 am

    Love!

    Reply
  2. PK says

    September 3, 2025 at 10:16 am

    Superb!
    Your ending is artfully crafted and perfectly landed.

    Reply
  3. Ed Kratz says

    September 3, 2025 at 4:20 pm

    Great. Well done

    Reply
  4. Tom says

    September 3, 2025 at 8:29 pm

    Nicely done.

    Reply
  5. Jo Gatenby says

    September 3, 2025 at 9:14 pm

    Excellent ending! I’m glad someone finally told him!

    Reply
  6. Kerri says

    September 3, 2025 at 10:30 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  7. Pamela Cartlidge says

    September 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Realistic and honest!

    Reply

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