As I sat there, staring at my phone screen, the words echoed in my head. “I love you.” But they weren’t directed at me. They were for another girl. My heart felt heavy, like it was sinking into my stomach. How could he do this to me? We had been together for months, and I thought we were happy. But now, everything was different. Despite the pain I felt, I couldn’t help but smile. How silly of me to think this would be the end of the world. I looked up from my phone and saw the sun shining through the window. It was a beautiful day, and I wasn’t going to let one silly mistake ruin it. I made the decision then and there to approach my boyfriend calmly and talk about what had happened. We had always been honest with each other, and I wasn’t going to let this one slip-up ruin that. As we talked it out, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. We realized that we both had a lot to work on in our relationship, but we were willing to put in the effort. In the end, it brought us closer than ever before. So now, as I sit here writing this, I can’t help but feel