You were the fourth person I’ve had sex with, my third boyfriend, and the first to respect me when I said no. You didn’t know why I broke down into tears after I heard you say, “Ok, so do you want chocolate chips in your pancakes?” I promise, I wasn’t crying about the pancakes you were about to make for me.
Read MoreMy thoughts about consent have changed so much since I started college. I knew that it wasn't okay if a guy didn't take no as an answer when it came to sex. But, I always thought it was kind of endearing if a guy didn't take no as an answer when he tried to flirt with you or ask you out. It was what all the romantic comedies taught me. It's what Nicholas Sparks told me. The guys who really are good for you are the ones that are persistent. No one told me that this could turn into harassment and that it's not healthy.
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