Breaking Up as a Test

My girlfriend texted, I think we should break up as a test. So I replied, I agree.

Your stuff will be on your porch in an hour. Her response was desperate and confused.

Wait. It was just a joke. But I was serious. I was at my desk when my phone buzzed.

Alexis. Ryan, I think we should break up. This isn't working

anymore. Most guys would panic and start frantically calling, but I felt pure

relief. Like, I just set down a weight I'd been carrying for months.

This wasn't the first time Alexis had pulled this move. This was her specialty

when she didn't get her way. Last month, because I couldn't take a random Wednesday