This morning, the man I was dating for almost seven months called me and said that our relationship had gone as far as it could, and he did not want it to go any further. I was heartbroken. He was so kind to me in the beginning, and we had much in common. I felt very lucky to find him.

I did sense he was backing away from me in the past month -- not being as affectionate as he was before, not calling me by my endearing nickname -- but I wanted to believe that he was just worried about his job.

I feel sad not just for himself, but for him. I did everything I could to be a good girlfriend -- I was always supportive, never critical, made it a point to respect his interests, and did not care that he leased a BMW. I am afraid that he won't find someone similar in superficial Newport Beach. I also worry that I will be vulnerable to guys who may not be as nice.

He does want to come by and see me for lunch tomorrow. I wonder what else he will say.

I have been crying off and on all day. Thanks for "listening".