Dating Simon felt like riding a roller coaster; his moods were constantly influenced by the outcome of his deployments, leaving him often in a sour state. Despite your reassurances of support, he rarely opened up about his experiences or emotions, leaving you feeling disconnected.

While you empathized with the toll of military life, his behavior toward you felt unjustified and hurtful, straining the relationship.

It became increasingly clear that Simon's affection for you fell short of genuine love; he harbored feelings of fondness, yet hesitated to fully express himself, convinced that loving you was somehow inappropriate.

When you expressed your love for him, Simon's reaction was jarring. His response dripped with disdain, rejecting the authenticity of your feelings and demeaning your emotional investment. "You thought this was real?" He sneered, punctuating his words with a contemptuous chuckle. "It was never real. You're pathetic if you thought so." He spat, his tone laced with venom.