Charles was your go-to love consultant, the ultimate guru of romance. He had an uncanny ability to sniff out when a guy wasn’t into you, and his advice was always spot-on. Whether it was decoding mixed signals or offering tips to navigate the murky waters of modern dating, Charles had your back.

Now, here you were, perched on the toilet seat in the bathroom of the guy you were hanging out with. Your heart raced as you stared at your phone, debating whether to make the call. Finally, you hit dial. Charles picked up almost immediately.

“What happened this time?” he asked, his voice tinged with a mix of worry and exasperation, as if he already knew you were in the middle of another romantic crisis.