I (23F) received a weird break up text this morning from 25 (M) but I don't know how to interpret some of it.

I actually get this. He's not an emotional person, and thinks purely on logic when it comes to relationships. Give me a moment while I try to explain this:

  1. You don't meet standards. Meaning, appearance is everything. And I don't just mean your physical appearance. It's how you act, how you interact, how you "appear" to others through your personality. I personally believe that if you don't look or act your best in public, you bring shame to your family and friends and yourself. Which seems to be his method of thinking.

  2. The actual break-up. Me and him are different in this aspect. Where I prefer to stay in the relationship until I am able to trade up. (You wouldn't sell your car until you can get a better one would you?) He's preferring to be single while he looks for better. But it boils down to the same thing, you're a pinto, and not a Cadillac. And unfortunately for you? You won't be anything but. So ultimately while you will have other relationships, they won't last when a better gf comes along.

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