“I see the guys in the dining hall stealing from the penny tray,” she continued. “I know the landlord was lying about the water feature. I’m not confused. I just don’t want to spend my energy being suspicious. I’d rather be wrong sometimes and be happy most of the time.”
Even if that means losing five bucks to the penny tray once in a while. College Stories. My Girlfriend Is Too Naive--- Free
I used to try to fix her. I’d grab her arm when she tried to give her spare change to the guy selling “university-branded” umbrellas out of a van. I’d whisper, “He’s not affiliated with the school, Em. That’s a felony.” She’d just smile and say, “Or maybe he’s an entrepreneur!” “I see the guys in the dining hall
Last month, I had a breakdown. I came back from a brutal organic chemistry exam, convinced I had failed and ruined my pre-med track. I flopped onto her dorm bed and announced that my life was over. I just don’t want to spend my energy being suspicious
I was hooked immediately.