“Start saying ‘no’ to the boy who tells you that he might want a relationship in a few months. Start saying ‘no’ to the girl who just wants to have sex with you and nothing else. Start standing up for yourself and saying ‘no’ to the people who only know how to shout ‘almosts’ and question marks.”
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