Chapter 1: The Subscription Model of Dating

Let’s imagine a world where dating is akin to a subscription service. Picture this: you sit down with your partner, coffee in hand, ready to discuss the inevitable.

“Hey James! I appreciate you meeting me so early. Please, take a seat. I think it’ll be easier to digest what I have to say if you’re sitting down. I brought coffee to soften the blow. I can see it on your face—you know what’s coming. Try not to look too glum; this can’t be a surprise. Since dating turned into a subscription model, this has become a routine, hasn’t it?

So here it goes: I need to end things before the clock strikes 11:59 PM.

I promise it’s not about you! Honestly, the last 29 days have been wonderful. We’ve enjoyed our walks and talks, and there were definitely some perks... I simply can’t justify the ongoing expense. With all the other subscriptions I’m juggling (why is everything subscription-based now?), adding one more feels excessive. I’m overwhelmed by these recurring monthly charges!

I know, I know, I’ve already acknowledged that the perks have been great. You clean up nicely when you put in the effort—like shaving every few days. I’ll definitely miss that aspect when I switch to the free plan.

Don't look so down! How about we make the most of today? We can hang out until about 9 PM. I want to avoid any complications with the cancellation. Cinderella had until midnight, but she also had a fairy godmother to cover that non-refundable fee if she missed it by a minute.

Hmm… You usually enjoy my awful jokes. That's one of the premium features, you know, and I haven’t canceled that yet. There’s that laugh again! I’m really going to miss it.

The truth is, I like you, James. Just not enough to commit to a monthly or annual fee. Oh no, those puppy eyes! Keep at it if you want. As I mentioned, I’m going to savor the last moments of this free trial while I can.

What was that? I thought this was a no-questions-asked cancellation policy. I really don’t owe you a detailed explanation for my decision.

Oh, don’t worry about me! Just between us, my roommate opted for the annual plan for her boyfriend. She said I could borrow her password if I wanted to hang out with him when she’s not available. Some might call our dating system dystopian, but they’ve dealt with the whole ghosting thing. So, I think we shouldn’t judge those of us who seek true love during a promotional period without any intention of a long-term commitment.

By the way, how could I ever abandon the puppy we adopted? I’m not a monster!

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