you could've just told me. because id rather be hurt by the truth than protected by lies. i can handle the truth, even when it hurts, even when it changes things. but what i can't handle is feeling foolish for trusting. communication matters to me. clarity feels like respect. so if something's wrong, say it. if you're unsure, say it. honesty matters because it lets me move on and heal, instead of staying stuck, wondering what went wrong, or blaming myself for not knowing the truth.