A young woman recounts her first date with a British man she met at a boba shop in West Hollywood. They enjoyed a flirtatious game of blackjack and shared smiles and laughter. Despite a five-month casual arrangement, the woman felt a deep connection to him and found herself analyzing his every move. However, after a month of no contact from him, she realized she needed to move on and break the cycle of negative thoughts. She came to the understanding that rejection breeds shame and that the only way to overcome it is to accept oneself. The woman reflects on her growth throughout the experience and how she learned to appreciate her own qualities. The article ends with the author expressing her gratitude for living in L.A. and her love for the diverse and vibrant city. The author invites readers to share their own romantic stories for the chance to be published in L.A. Affairs, a column that explores the search for love in the L.A. area.
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