Triple Sec

by T.J. Alexander

to all sluts everywhere—cheers

First dates were the worst. It was like having a job interview where you were also expected to be hot.

there was no Richter scale for relationships.

‘Just’ friends makes it sound like something lesser. Easier. I don’t think it is. It’s still a garden that needs tending, even if it’s growing something else. In some other season.”

‘Forever’ is a lofty goal. My only goal is happiness, and I don’t pretend to know what that will look like in the future.”

There’s so much pressure to do the right thing.” “Even if it’s not right for you,”