If you ever find yourself in a similar position, loop in the friend who vouched for your date. Most reasonable people want to know if someone they recommended behaved badly. It protects the next person—and speaks volumes about your integrity.
What I Took With Me
Oddly enough, I’m not bitter about that evening. If anything, I feel relieved. The early clarity saved me time and emotional energy. It reminded me to listen to small alarms—the ones we often silence because everything else appears so polished.Continue reading…
