Navigating Complicated Relationships: A Personal Account.

A person who recently broke up with their toxic ex and started dating someone new had a week-long reunion with an old high school crush who has a girlfriend. Despite flirting and having late-night conversations, the crush made it clear that they were going back to their life. The writer is left with feelings of disappointment and wondering how to let go of a future with someone who isn't meant to be. The advice columnist encourages the writer to recognize reality and pursue something real instead of settling for the first person who doesn't suck.