Once there was a man named Matt, a hard-working but unattached guy. He was known as a charmer among his peers and had the privilege of sharing an intense friendship with two vibrant women, Emily and Lucy. The ladies had contrasting personalities but equally loved and valued their relationship with Matt. Although he had previously enjoyed a serene romantic relationship with a lovely woman named Amelia, ironically, he faced more complicated issues when he was single and hanging out with Emily and Lucy.
Emily, known for her emotional intensity, had always shown her profound concern for Matt. She was the kind of person who used technology at its best to maintain close bonds. One unfortunate day, Emily called Matt for a quick chat, but he couldn't answer his phone. Maybe he was caught up with work, perhaps he was asleep, who knows. Matt's unavailability made Emily agitated to the extent that she blocked him impulsively. It came as a shock to Matt as he tried to reason with her, but it was in vain. To her, Matt's negligence was unacceptable and made him the 'worst person ever.' This bizarre act from Emily placed him in a tough spot.
Lucy, on the other hand, was equally complex. Her passionate personality did not hold back when it came to showing resentment or delight. Upon realizing that Matt was angry with her for reasons she felt were insignificant, she grew cross herself. Matt found himself caught in this odd emotional cycle. Lucy's anger was a counter-reaction to his annoyance, something which made Matt wonder about the paradoxical aspects of friendship.
One major complication was that Valentine's Day was fast approaching. Emily celebrated this day with much zeal while Lucy disregarded it entirely. Emily, expecting Matt to pamper her as a close friend, didn't realize that he couldn't afford such extravagant expenditures. Matt was stressed out as he grappled with these perplexing issues that did not exist during his time with Amelia. His experience with these two women forced him to ponder if singleness had, in reality, brought more issues than companionship.
Reflecting on these occurrences, Matt discovered a newfound appreciation for relationships, and it brought him peace amidst all the chaos. No matter how beautiful the freedom of being single was, dealing with Emily and Lucy had helped him see that sometimes, a committed relationship brings more stability and less complexity in life. Matt wished to have more days like he used to with Amelia – full of serenity and minus the drama of the unknown.