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I feel for both the MC and the ML. Back in college I had NO self esteem so when I was able to start dating someone I would minimize my needs and not communicate my worries in fear that I would annoy them or come across as clingy. I was so surprised anyone would date me so I accepted any and all bad behavior. I really see myself in the MC and understand that fear firsthand of not wanting to come across as too much and scare them off. It took a long time to be able to build that confidence but I was able to eventually get there
I don’t think this relationship is going to magically get the MC there. He’s really going to need to build that from the inside because if he relies on his bf to get him there he’ll lose that confidence as soon as things get rocky or they break up
As for the ML, I agree with the fact that those of y’all who are slut shaming need to knock it off. College is FOR being a slut, experimenting, finding who you are and things get messy but that’s ok. If you don’t figure your shit out then you figure it out years later when you have more responsibilities and it can REALLY fuck up your life
Sometimes you gotta just let your freak flag fly to see what like, what you don’t like, how your actions impact others, and learn what type of person you want to be
There is no growth without risk. Take this time and just do you. The people who shame you are cowards who are projecting their own insecurities cuz they see you living your best life