"Mom, I screwed up." "I know honey, I know." She wraps her arms around me, "What are you going to do about it?" "I don't know, I thought you might help me." "You have to do this alone, son. You know her better than anyone." "No, not anymore." She sighs, "I advise you to break it off with Sarah. You won't have any shot of reconciliation if you're still with her." "It's not that easy, mom." "Yes, it is, you go up to her and say, It's over. Done." She claps her hands together with a grin on her face. "Mom!" "Look, you put yourself in a position where you have to choose. You're the only one who can get yourself out of that position. Are you willing to fight for something better? Or settle for something less? I'm not telling you what to do, you are a grown-up. But take responsibility f

