I was telling my mom how disappointed I am in myself for how I handled everything with Paul. I acted very poorly and he probably hates me now. I said that more than anything I wanted to be friends with him, nothing more or less.
I then said, "but that's probably too much to ask."
She replied, "you're ridiculous."
"Mom! Why am I ridiculous?!"
"Because.. at least you could ask to be friends with benefits."
Ohhhhh, Mommy. :)