"I'm gonna go now"

So, yesterday was not like other days.

I used to be really into the game before I got into a really great, loving relationship two years ago. Unfortunately, I had to break up with my girlfriend one month ago. She didn't trust me, even though she never had a reason not to – I really am an honest person and I would never betray my partner's trust.

So yesterday I went out for the first time after my break up. It was strange being on the dance floor again at first (we didn't really go out during our relationship) but I felt really comfortable soon enough. I had had a one-night-stand a week after the break up and even though it was okay, it somehow just didn't feel right. So when I was dancing with my friend, a cute girl actually approached me. I remembered her right away – she went to my school about 8 years ago and she was just as beautiful as back then. I used to be really into her. She introduces her male roommate, I introduce my friend and we have an awesome evening together with lots of talking, drinking and dancing. Eventually, everyone leaves but her and me. We start to make out.

We move the whole thing to her apartment that's just around the corner. I feel good, confident and we're having a great talk. Up in her apartment we drink something, talk, sit on her bed, talk some more... until she mentions her holidays in March. I ask her who she's going with, when she tells me that she's taking her boyfriend.

I couldn't believe it. I just sat there. Asked her again if I understood that correctly. She repeats and nods. I ask her about the relationship and she says that they've been together for 1.5 years and that they're actually doing great.

Then I said "Okay, so listen... I'm gonna go now."

She brings me to the train station, I give her a kiss on the forehead and I leave her there.

So, why do I tell you this story? Because I want you to remember one thing: Whenever we're out there looking for that girl to approach, that k-close or f-close... we're dealing with people. These people have feelings and also the people they share their lives with. And even though I have no obligation whatsoever towards her boyfriend, even though I simply could have slept with her in her own bed, a bed they share twice a week... I just couldn't do it. I still have my values.

I guess I just want to say: Sex is awesome. Approaching and talking to girls is awesome. But never forget that there are more important things.

EDIT: Two years on my regular account didn't bring me reddit gold. Thank you, really. I'm glad this kind of content is appreciated.