[Anon Text]

I do. And I also think that there is a relationship by virtue of the fact we've had this conversation. You aren't simply people who know each other; there is a history between the two of you. You imply other conversations and other interactions. This other is a strong figure in your life whether you want him there or not. That is a type of relationship.

[France initially paused before adding a second part to the text and sending it.]

You're deeply invested in this. Both the state of the relationship and your investment upsets you. You asked me questions about love and then told me about this relationship only to deny the existence of the relationship just now. You love this person and you oscillate between acknowledging and denying it. Choose one or the other. You can't do both.