New Words

What do you do when someone engages in unhealthy obsession with you? I mean, some people you're like sure! That sounds awesome! But then... its really not.

I guess its just that lately I've been dealing with someone who says they want me want me want me, and whereas I would normally get a kick out of that, its starting to creep me out. I mean, sure its awesome that he's saying all that and he's actually really good looking.

But I don't believe it at all, you know? Not that I don't deserve it. I just think he's wedging me into this uncomfortable position and slapping my name on a whole set of misplaced emotions. He's filling a void with me. He's using me and he doesn't even know it.

There's a Weakerthans song that says “duct tape and soldered wires/ new words for old desires,” and that's exactly what I think is going on. I'm the new word for his old desire. And I'm totally not falling for it.