I just want to be friends
The ultimate insult after a breakup. It’s like saying, 'I still want to talk to you, but only if I don’t have to look at you or remember how bad you were at dating me.' It’s the worst because you know they’re still interested, but they’re too lazy to do anything about it.
She said, 'I just want to be friends,' and I knew she was just trying to avoid going out with me again.
He said, 'I just want to be friends,' and I knew he was just too scared to admit I was still hot.
My ex texted, 'I just want to be friends,' and I knew he was just trying to avoid being called a failure again.