Melissa
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It wasn't much but Gavin gave in and let me buy dinner. It probably shouldn't be a big deal but Dustin never let me do things like that. He seemed to find it immasculating, he'd say things like it's my job to buy stuff for you, women should never buy things for their men. I never really questioned it I just always gave in which I know now contributed to the toxic dynamic in our relationship. The Chinese food was great and even Charlie liked it but she had a long day, and playing with Gavin had worn her out so she went to bed early. I was surprised to find Gaving still in the living room when I came back in.
"Hey, you don't have to hang around here you know, I'm sure you have better things to do than chill on my couch for the evening," I tell him with a little laugh. If I
