Talkin' smack

Tell me what you honestly think, Jess.

Oh, the trouble answering that question has gotten me into!

For months now, I have not heard from one of my favorite boys. The last time I saw him, we were drinking like there was no tomorrow, he was sharing the anguish of his recent messy breakup and I was keeping quiet about my imminent one. At one point he looks at me very intently and says those fateful words.

Maybe it was the gin and tonics. Maybe it was the fact I have no tact and am unable to sugarcoat anything. But I started with To tell you the truth, I've never had much love for her. And here's why. Then I didn't hear from him for three months.

I've been wanting to pick up the phone and call, but everytime I did, I'd say Shit, what if they got back together? and hang up.

Luckily, the ex spent some time with our mutual friend over the weekend and relayed the message that he'd like to hear from me. Also relayed is his still-single status. I'm now looking forward to drinking myself silly with him and introducing him to all my new single girls. And I'm very happy I no longer have to pretend to like his ex.