He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him
An episode of Modern Love produced by The New York Times
For years, Jessica Slice had dumped any guy who was kind to her. Could she break the cycle?
When Jessica Slice started dating a man named David, there was a lot to like about him. They could nerd out about books and board games. He was thoughtful and kind.
But Jessica had a problem. The more caring David was, the more she recoiled. “He’s the greatest!” She texted her sister. “But I doubt I’ll go out with him again.” This wasn’t the first time she’d felt like fleeing from affection, but something about David made Jessica hesitate. Was she finally ready for a new kind of love?
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