Even though I act like nothing bothers me, I am soft on the inside.

I take things personally.

I am used to being strung along for months and then tossed to the side without a warning.

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I have no idea how to be a caring, loving girlfriend because I havent had any practice.

I learned how to turn off the part of me that reaches for hugs and gives unexpected compliments.

I can come across as cold even when you mean the world to me.

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Dating me is a mistake because I detach easily.

I assume people will grow bored of me so I prepare myself for the worst.

I tell myself no one is going to stick around for long.

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I remind myself they are going to walk away eventually, even if they swear they are staying put.

I have a hard time accepting happiness.

Even when things are going well I will assume its only a matter of time until everything erupts.

I am a pessimist but I call myself a realist.

I feel like anyone who believes in fairy tales and happy endings isnt living in the real world.

Dating me is a mistake because I have a shit-ton of baggage.

No matter how well you treat me, I will find a reason to distrust you.

I am a skeptic.

I dont believe in love at first sight or in everlasting marriages.

I am the kind of person who laughs at romance movies because I cannot take them seriously.

Dating me is a mistake because I have a short temper.

Even though I act like nothing bothers me, I am soft on the inside.

I take things personally.

If you hurt my feelings then I will cut you out of my world completely.

I think I have all the answers, even though I can barely figure myself out.

Dating me is a mistake because I am uncomfortable with affection.

I will not know how to respond to your compliments.

I will not know how to comfort you when you cry.

Dating me is a mistake because I cannot promise not to hurt you.

I will accidentally say the wrong thing.

I will go places without even thinking about inviting you.

Important dates will slip my mind.

I will disappoint you.

I will fuck everything up somehow.

Dating me is a mistake because I get scared easily.

I will hurt you before you have the chance to hurt me.